River Forest CC vs Control4 for OS 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
River Forest CC
This app allows members of the River Forest Country Club to manage their accounts, access a member directory, and stay updated on club events. It requires an active membership to use its full features.
- Monitor statements
- Access membership directory
- Stay current on events
- Club-specific features
- Membership activation required
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Mobile App for use by members of the River Forest Country Club. River Forest Country Club members may use the app to monitor their statements, access the membership directory, keep current on events at the Club and more. Requires a membership in the River Forest Country Club to activate.
Control4 for OS 3
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personal interface for your smart home. Control all connected devices, including lights, thermostats, security, and media, with a redesigned, personalized experience. Requires a Control4 Smart Home OS 3 system.
- Personalized user interface
- Control lights, thermostats, security
- Manage music and video
- Access favorites and room-specific settings
- Intuitive volume control
- Customizable room wallpapers
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This Control4 app is specifically designed to be used with Control4 Smart Homes running OS 3. It turns your iPhone or iPad into your personal user interface to control all your smart home devices. ------------ NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 Smart Home OS 3 or later. If you are unsure of the software version on your system, check with your Control4 Dealer or login to your Control4 account at control4.com. ------------ Smart Home OS 3 was thoughtfully redesigned to make it more personal and the smart home OS of choice for families. It enables you to check on the status and control your entire smart home including music, video, lights, thermostats, security system, cameras, door locks, garage doors, pools, and much more. New features in OS 3 • Favorites give you fast access to the devices and sources that you use most • Quickly personalize the interface right from the app • Each room can have its own favorites for fast access to the things you use most • Hide icons that are less important, but easily access them through the room menu • Swipe between favorite rooms to quickly navigate around the home • Filtering lets you see all lights, locks and shades, or just those that are on, unlocked or open • All-new Active Media Bar shows what’s currently playing and gives you fast control of media • Easily adjust volume through a new, intuitive volume slider control • Background wallpapers for each room can now be easily changed right from the app Visit Control4.com to learn more, find a showroom near you, or find a independent professional integrator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: River Forest CC at 5.0 against Control4 for OS 3's 3.1. River Forest CC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Control4 for OS 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (570 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
River Forest CC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 570 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
River Forest CC ships an update every 3 months, Control4 for OS 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | River Forest CC | Control4 for OS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.1 (570 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 570 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | River Forest Country Club | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
River Forest CC
Control4 for OS 3
Bugs and requests
River Forest CC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Control4 for OS 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Intercom and doorbell issues
- Thermostat controls not working as expected
- Inability to connect to the system remotely
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Improved voice control and Alexa integration
- More customization options for users
- Faster and more responsive app performance
In-app purchases
River Forest CC
No in-app purchases
Control4 for OS 3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is River Forest CC free?
Is Control4 for OS 3 free?
Which has better reviews, River Forest CC or Control4 for OS 3?
Do River Forest CC or Control4 for OS 3 have ads?
Which is updated more often, River Forest CC or Control4 for OS 3?
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