Comparison

uControl 2016 vs LOOP POWER

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

LOOP POWER

Features
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Loop helps you stay charged when your phone is running low.Use the Loop app to find nearby power bank stations across South Wales, rent a fully charged power bank from a partner venue, charge on the move, then return it at any Loop station in the network.How it works:1. Download the app2. Find a nearby Loop station on the map3. Scan the QR code on the station4. Take a charged power bank5. Return it at any Loop venue when you are finishedWhy use Loop:• Rent from bars, cafes, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues• Return to any Loop station in the network, not just where you started• Pricing starts from £2 for the first hour, then £1 per additional hour• Daily cap of £5 per 24 hours• Maximum rental period of 72 hours• Receipts are sent by email after rental• Support available daily from 06:00 to 23:00Loop is currently live across Swansea, Cardiff and Carmarthen, with new partner venues being added as the network grows.A £15 hold is taken at the start of a rental and adjusted when the power bank is returned. The final amount is based on the time used, up to the daily cap.

Screenshots

uControl 20164 screens
LOOP POWER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: uControl 2016 at 4 against LOOP POWER'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, LOOP POWER every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
uControl 2016 versus LOOP POWER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruControl 2016LOOP POWER
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB202 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHDConnectivityLoop Power Technologies Ltd

In-app purchases

None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

None

LOOP POWER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOOP POWER free?
LOOP POWER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uControl 2016 or LOOP POWER have ads?
Neither uControl 2016 nor LOOP POWER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uControl 2016 or LOOP POWER?
uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, and LOOP POWER every 5 weeks. Most recently, uControl 2016 was updated on June 2, 2026 and LOOP POWER on September 19, 2026.

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