Comparison

Control by Qinera / BJLive! vs Thinknx Trend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Control by Qinera / BJLive!

This app allows you to control various home devices using your iPhone or iPad. It features an infrared learning system for TVs and stereos, and with accessories, can manage lights, doors, and alarms. Customize buttons, create macros, and access devices via touchscreen or switches.

Highlights
  • Infrared learning system
  • Control lights, doors, and alarms with accessories
  • Customizable buttons and appearance
  • Create unlimited functions and levels
  • Macro creation for sequential actions
  • Radio frequency control
  • Switch input/output compatibility
Features
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WARNING: You need a Control+ device to use this app. Control any device in your home from your iPad or iPhone using this customisable remote control. Thanks to its infrared learning system you will be able to control your household infrared enabled devices such as TV, HiFi, etc. With the appropriate accessories you will also control other elements like doors, lights, beds, ceiling lifts, blinds, electrical appliances and warning alarms. Access directly using your iPhone or iPhone with any compatible access system (touchscreen, switch…). Customise the functions and the appearance of the Control app: Β· Customise the functions and the appearance of your remote Β· Control everything you need as you have an unlimited number of functions Β· Customise the buttons using the images and texts that you want. The icons gallery is included Β· Customise each button's function according to your requirements Β· Create as many levels as you need. Select the number of buttons and their distribution in any level Β· Memorise the functions of any other remote that work with infrared Β· Control different elements with the radio frequency system without having to face emitter and receiver and even from another room Β· Create macros and activate a sequence of actions from a single button Β· Control any switch adapted device or appliance from the switch output Β· Use the switch input to control directly one device or the alarm even when the iPad or iPhone is off

About

Thinknx Trend

Features
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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)

Screenshots

Control by Qinera / BJLive!1 screens
Thinknx Trend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control by Qinera / BJLive! at monthly against Thinknx Trend's every 16 months. Thinknx Trend's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control by Qinera / BJLive! ships an update monthly, Thinknx Trend every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Control by Qinera / BJLive! versus Thinknx Trend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl by Qinera / BJLive!Thinknx Trend
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBJ AdaptacionesLuForLu

In-app purchases

None

Control by Qinera / BJLive!

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknx Trend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control by Qinera / BJLive! free?
Control by Qinera / BJLive! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknx Trend free?
Thinknx Trend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control by Qinera / BJLive! or Thinknx Trend have ads?
Neither Control by Qinera / BJLive! nor Thinknx Trend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control by Qinera / BJLive! or Thinknx Trend?
Control by Qinera / BJLive! ships an update monthly, and Thinknx Trend every 16 months. Most recently, Control by Qinera / BJLive! was updated on June 7, 2026 and Thinknx Trend on July 26, 2026.

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