Comparison

StreamLabs vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

StreamLabs

This app provides comprehensive home water management, detecting leaks and offering insights into water usage. It connects with smart devices to alert you to potential issues and allows for customized settings or automatic learning for protection.

Highlights
  • Real-time water usage monitoring
  • Customizable leak detection alerts
  • Smart Alerts™ learning leak detection
  • Freeze and temperature alerts
  • Home and Away modes
  • Remote water shut-off (with Control device)
Features
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Meet StreamLabs®, your all-in-one home water solution that protects your home from water damage and leaks from both plumbing and non-plumbing sources. Using a combination of advanced ultrasonic technology and sensors, StreamLabs captures and delivers powerful insights into your water usage – and provides real-time alerts of potential leaks. Manually customize your leak alert settings or let the new learning Smart Alerts™ feature automatically protect your home by detecting any water usage outside of the norm. Choose from three StreamLabs devices: StreamLabs Scout, StreamLabs Monitor or StreamLabs Control. All three of these Wi-Fi-enabled devices provide leak protection for your home, and work together or independently. The StreamLabs Scout and the StreamLabs Smart Home Water Monitor each install in under 5-minutes with no pipe cutting, tools, or professional installer required. The StreamLabs Control features remote, flow-based automatic water shut-off functionality, and can use alerts from the Scout to stop leaks even sooner for high-risk appliances such as water heaters and ice makers. The StreamLabs App is mission control for your StreamLabs devices. It supports the Scout, Monitor and Control all in one place to create tailored household leak protection optimized for your needs. In the StreamLabs App, you’ll have access to: - Live water usage - Customized leak detection settings: slow and major leak alerts (Monitor and Control) - Smart Alerts™ learning leak detection (Monitor and Control) - Freeze alerts (Scout, Monitor and Control) - Home and Away modes (Monitor and Control) - Comparative water usage charts (Monitor and Control) - Remote shut-off (Control only) - Water pressure, water temperature (Control only) - Drip Detect™ alerts (Control only) - Room Temperature alerts (Scout, Monitor, and Control) - Humidity alerts (Scout and Control) See how StreamLabs puts household leak protection at your fingertips. To learn more, visit www.StreamLabswater.com.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

StreamLabs4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against StreamLabs's 2.5. Control4 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (39% vs 20%). StreamLabs's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of StreamLabs's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StreamLabs versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamLabsControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (93 ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRWCSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

StreamLabs

All ratings93 ratings
Positive32.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative77.0%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

StreamLabs

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • App keeps freezing on login
  • Device dies before use
  • Device doesn't connect to WiFi
  • App needs user feedback (timeout, signal strength)
  • App crashes when clicking on device
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  • Controller has power but no lights/connectivity
  • System failed to detect major leak
  • App shuts off water for normal activities (shower, softener regen)
  • No alerts received after update
  • App crashes and shuts off water
  • Buggy and terrible UX
  • App crashing on 3/10/2024
  • App shows device offline incorrectly
  • App update caused connectivity loss
  • App won't allow device naming/saving
  • App asks for setup repeatedly
  • App works only on Android, not iPhone
  • App kicks user out, requires password reset, forgets devices/history
  • App crashes after reinstall
  • App stuck on opening screen
  • App doesn't recognize home WiFi network
  • App deletes account setup
  • App doesn't load properly
  • App recalibrates when opened past home page
  • App disconnects from server
  • App shows offline message
  • App doesn't stay logged in
  • App is dormant, cannot load
  • 504 Gateway Time-Out error
  • Historical data needs better display (minutes, calendar access)
  • Water running status rarely correct
  • App is unstable
  • App prone to crashes
  • Fails to connect
  • Tells user there's a leak when there isn't
  • Failure with firmware status
  • Unit would not connect to iPhone
  • App stuck at calibration step

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Apple Watch compatibility
  • Allow specified alert sound for leaks
  • Integrate with Google Home/Home/Away status
  • Support for password managers
  • Display historical data for previous days
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  • Calendar interface for historical data access
  • Real-time meter for last 60 minutes
  • Ability to input unusual water events beforehand
  • Improve API access for free users
  • Allow multiple devices per account
  • Fix iPhone compatibility issues

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StreamLabs

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamLabs free?
StreamLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StreamLabs or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. StreamLabs averages 2.5 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do StreamLabs or Control4 have ads?
Neither StreamLabs nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamLabs or Control4?
StreamLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, StreamLabs was updated on October 6, 2026 and Control4 on October 12, 2026.

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