Comparison

uControl 2016 vs DESQ

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

DESQ

Features
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DESQ gives you access to private workspaces on those days that you just need to focus. DESQ is ideal for people that are constantly on the move between meetings, or for companies adopting a hybrid work model that occasionally require spill-over spaces for their employees. Our pioneering soloPod workspace is engineered to provide you with the best environment to succeed. Whether you're putting together an important financial report for a major client, or need to take a private phone call whilst grabbing a coffee; DESQ enables you to reserve an on-demand pod, personalised to the way you like to work. Silent Rated to reduce outside noise by up to 25dB - working in a noisy office is a thing of the past! Equipped Power, WiFi, webcam, speakers, an internal touchscreen hosting several productivity apps, and many other features give you access everything you need to be productive. Personalised Each interaction with DESQ personalises your experience, helping the pod to adjust to the way you like to work. HOW DOES IT ALL WORK? - Download the app and register for an account - Find an available workspace and make a reservation - To start your session, let the pod scan the QR code displayed on your phone - If the QR code is valid, the pod will activate and unlock - Work - At the end of the session, the pod will deactivate - Leave the pod

Screenshots

uControl 20164 screens
DESQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: uControl 2016 at none against DESQ's shown. uControl 2016 also leads on device support (4 vs 2). DESQ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, DESQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
uControl 2016 versus DESQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruControl 2016DESQ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHDConnectivityDesq Solutions Limited

In-app purchases

None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

None

DESQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DESQ free?
DESQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uControl 2016 or DESQ have ads?
DESQ shows ads; uControl 2016 does not.
Which is updated more often, uControl 2016 or DESQ?
uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, and DESQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, uControl 2016 was updated on October 24, 2026 and DESQ on October 27, 2026.

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