mySmartControl vs MotionMount
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySmartControl
Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive instant notifications for alarms and events, and manage system status with advanced features like sensor bypassing. Manage multiple locations from a single app.
- Real-time monitoring and control
- Push and email notifications
- Alarm handling via chat
- Sensor bypassing
- Multi-site management
- System status overview
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With mySmartControl you can monitor and control your home or business security system real-time and from anywhere. Receive real-time email and push notifications in case of an alarm, warning or other event. The unique chat function lets you handle an alarm in the most easy and effective way. Advanced options Of course the system can be armed and disarmed with the app. But besides that it’s also possible to bypass a (malfunctioning) sensor. So the system still can be armed. This option is rarely used on the normal keypad but now easily available. The status of the complete system and individual sensors is real-time available. The app is suitable for home and business use. In the app you can have multiple sites you can control. So it’s easy to control your home, office or sportsclub’s alarm system and receive alarms. Using the cloud service which includes the use of the app is subject to the following conditions and restrictions; Although mySmartControl has taken all necessary steps and precautions to ensure availability and operation of its services and products, it cannot guarantee the availability and proper functioning at all times. Any liability for any damage resulting from the access, use or not having full available of these services and products is emphatically disclaimed by mySmartControl.
MotionMount
Control your motorized TV wall mount with this app. Set and save up to seven preferred viewing positions, and manage automatic TV movement. Firmware updates are also available through the application.
- Voice control (Siri Shortcuts)
- 7 preset positions
- Automatic motion management
- Manual motion sliders
- Firmware updates
- Analysis & support
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The Vogel’s MotionMount app is a remote control for the Vogel’s SIGNATURE MotionMount. You can gain access to additional options using this app. The MotionMount is a motorized wall mount that automatically turns your TV to your preferred position when you switch on your TV. You can set your desired position manually, or by using this app. When your TV is switched off the last position is stored and the MotionMount turns your TV back to the wall, ready and waiting for you to switch your TV on. The app allows you to store up to 7 positions for your TV, offering you the maximum comfort. At Vogel’s we are continuously working on new developments. The MotionMount firmware can be updated by means of this app. This way we can improve and expand the functionality of the MotionMount in the future. Features: • Voice control (Siri Shortcuts) • 7 preset positions • Automatic motion management / setting • Analysis & support • Sliders for forward/backward and left/right motion Remark: This app can also be used for the old (NEXT) generation of MotionMounts, offering limited featuring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MotionMount at 31% against mySmartControl's 0%. MotionMount also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). mySmartControl's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mySmartControl ships an update every 3 months, MotionMount monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySmartControl | MotionMount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 31.3% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alphatronics | Vogel’s Products B.V. |
Customer experience
mySmartControl
MotionMount
In-app purchases
mySmartControl
No in-app purchases
MotionMount
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do mySmartControl or MotionMount have ads?
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