Comparison

Control by Qinera vs Him

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

Head to head
About

Control by Qinera

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: · Customise the functions and the appearance of your remote · Control everything you need as you have an unlimited number of functions · Customise the buttons using the images and texts that you want. The icons gallery is included · Customise each button's function according to your requirements · Create as many levels as you need. Select the number of buttons and their distribution in any level · Memorise the functions of any other remote that work with infrared · Control different elements with the radio frequency system without having to face emitter and receiver and even from another room · Create macros and activate a sequence of actions from a single button · Control any switch adapted device or appliance from the switch output · Use the switch input to control directly one device or the alarm even when the iPad or iPhone is off

About

Him

This app helps users track sins and build holy habits with AI-powered guidance. It offers daily encouragement, progress monitoring, and a confidential space for spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Track sins and habits
  • Monitor holy streaks
  • AI chat companion
  • Progress calendar and analytics
  • Daily spiritual encouragement
  • Personalized faith journey
  • Smart reminders
Features
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Meet Him — your faith-based AI companion and habit tracker. In a world full of distractions and temptation, it's easy to fall into cycles of sin and lose sight of your spiritual path. Him is built to walk with you — to help you overcome, rebuild, and grow — day by day. What's Included with Him Premium Unlimited Habit Tracking (Subscription Required) Track sins & habits — select what you want to overcome, whether it's gossip, envy, impurity, or negative habits — and mark your progress daily. Holy Streak Monitoring (Subscription Required) See your growth over time with visual streak tracking. Celebrate each day you stand strong. Streaks motivate and remind you of how far you've come. AI Chat Companion (Subscription Required) Chat with Him anytime — whether you're doubting, struggling, celebrating wins, or need guidance. Him is always ready to listen and encourage with scripture-based wisdom. Progress Calendar & Analytics (Subscription Required) View your journey over time with detailed calendar views and progress analytics to see patterns and celebrate milestones. Daily Spiritual Encouragement (Subscription Required) Receive Bible verses, prayers, and devotional content that aligns with your faith. Personalized Faith Journey (Subscription Required) Choose your faith tradition (Christian, Protestant, Catholic) and get guidance that fits your beliefs. Smart Reminders & Notifications (Subscription Required) Opt into gentle nudges to stay consistent — for prayer, reflection, and habit check-ins. How Him Works 1. Subscribe to Him Premium to unlock all features 2. Choose your habits or sins to track 3. Set your "clean start" date for each habit (if you already have progress) 4. Each day, mark whether you avoided the habit or not 5. Chat with Him when you need to reset, reflect, pray, or be encouraged 6. Watch your streaks grow and celebrate milestones Who Him Is For • Christians seeking accountability and spiritual growth • Anyone wanting a faith-based companion to navigate temptation • People who want daily scripture, prayer, and motivation powered by AI • Those who prefer privacy and confidentiality in their spiritual journey Privacy-First Approach Your journey is between you and Him. We do not share your data, streaks, or conversations. All data is encrypted and secure. Download Him Today Begin your journey to freedom, consistency, and closeness with God. Every streak matters — every day is a step forward. Subscription Details • Payment: Charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation • Auto-Renewal: Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Management: Manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings • No Refunds: No refunds for partial subscription periods

Screenshots

Control by Qinera1 screens
Him4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control by Qinera at none against Him's 3. Him's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Him sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Control by Qinera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control by Qinera ships an update every 2 months, Him fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control by Qinera versus Him: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl by QineraHim
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBJ AdaptacionesBeachhead Apps LLC

Customer experience

Control by Qinera

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Him

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control by Qinera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Him

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Control by Qinera free?
Control by Qinera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Him free?
Him is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control by Qinera or Him have ads?
Neither Control by Qinera nor Him shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control by Qinera or Him?
Control by Qinera ships an update every 2 months, and Him fortnightly. Most recently, Control by Qinera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Him on October 30, 2026.

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