Comparison

uControl 2016 vs eDIN+

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

Head to head
About

uControl 2016

Control your home entertainment system with a single mobile device. This app acts as a universal remote for centralized AV multiroom systems, allowing you to manage sources and TVs over WiFi. Enjoy intuitive operation, personalized themes, and gesture control for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal IR remote control
  • Control AV multiroom systems
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Intuitive setup and operation
  • Personalized themes and backgrounds
  • Gesture control
Features
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uControl is HDANYWHERE’s universal IR remote companion app for controlling MHUB centralised AV multiroom systems and all the connected sources and TVs, over WiFi with a single mobile device instead of multiple remotes. It is programming-free and super simple to setup. It offers all the controllability required for operating your home entertainment system in the majority of AV scenarios. Use your phone or tablet as a universal remote, allowing you to choose which source you want to watch and where, with all the various functions for each device shown on screen, with familiar button layouts and gesture control. uControl can be personalised with by setting background images for each zone/room (such as a photo of your living room) and you can choose a light or dark theme to your preference. The ‘U’ in uControl stands for a lot of things; ‘Unintimidating’ in that it’s easy to set up and simply intuitive to operate for the end-user. ‘Universal’ in that it works with any IR device and ‘U’ as in its designed and bespoke for each MHUB installation. For more information visit: www.hdanywhere.com/ucontrol-app

About

eDIN+

Control your lighting system with a live view of active scenes. Easily edit scene and channel functions, save favorites for quick access, and navigate the user interface with ease. Requires compatible hardware and firmware.

Highlights
  • Live system view of active scenes
  • Hold to edit scene and channel functions
  • Save popular scenes to favorites
  • Easy to navigate user interface
  • Works with eDIN+ Lighting Control System
Features
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New Features: - A live system view showing which scenes are currently active - Simple hold to edit scene and channel functions - Save popular scenes to favourites for faster navigation - Easy to navigate user interface Works with the eDIN+ Lighting Control System and requires NPU Firmware version 2.0+ to operate. Please contact your Local Distributor or Mode Lighting Support Team for details on available firmware upgrades.

Screenshots

uControl 20164 screens
eDIN+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: uControl 2016 at 46% against eDIN+'s 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
uControl 2016 versus eDIN+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruControl 2016eDIN+
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHDConnectivityMode Lighting Ltd

Customer experience

uControl 2016

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative50.0%

eDIN+

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

None

eDIN+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eDIN+ free?
eDIN+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uControl 2016 or eDIN+ have ads?
Neither uControl 2016 nor eDIN+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uControl 2016 or eDIN+?
uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, and eDIN+ every 2 months. Most recently, uControl 2016 was updated on June 2, 2026 and eDIN+ on September 18, 2026.

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