Comparison

uControl 2016 vs Ekinex Tool

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

Ekinex Tool

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Add and customize your devices within a single app, following the specific instructions in the user manual of the specific product. Some products of the EKINEX catalogue need to be configured and / or customized through this app, for their initial setup in the home network and for the setting of options and parameters. EKINEX TOOL is the unified tool for installers and users of these products; depending on the device model, the connection and configuration procedure may be different, and therefore it is required to refer to the user manual of the individual product for further details. Once the configuration is complete, it is not necessary to use EKINEX TOOL any more, except for subsequent modifications or customizations.

Screenshots

uControl 20164 screens
Ekinex Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: uControl 2016 at 4 against Ekinex Tool's 2. 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

uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, Ekinex Tool monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
uControl 2016 versus Ekinex Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruControl 2016Ekinex Tool
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHDConnectivityEkinex

In-app purchases

None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

None

Ekinex Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ekinex Tool free?
Ekinex Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uControl 2016 or Ekinex Tool have ads?
Neither uControl 2016 nor Ekinex Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uControl 2016 or Ekinex Tool?
uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, and Ekinex Tool monthly. Most recently, uControl 2016 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ekinex Tool on November 3, 2026.

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