# U vs API

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against API's 10. U also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). API's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. API sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

U ships an update every 5 months, API monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | API |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BFT SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/699617160) | [API GROUP S.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890424621) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915)

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

**Highlights:** Remote open/close/stop of automation systems, Real-time status monitoring, Automatic opening via GPS proximity, Scenario creation for multiple automations, Easy user function sharing, Administrator control over user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### API

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-app/id6761608539)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Modules Monthly Pack | $35.00 | per month |
| 10 Users Monthly Pack | $39.00 | per month |
| 5 Modules Monthly Pack | $49.00 | per month |
| 10 Modules Monthly Pack | $89.99 | per month |
| 25 Modules Monthly Pack | $149.99 | per month |
| 5 Users Annual Pack | $229.00 | per year |
| 100 Users Monthly Pack | $349.99 | per month |
| 10 Users Annual Pack | $399.99 | per year |
| 20 Users Annual Pack | $799.99 | per year |
| 10 Modules Annual Pack | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is API free?

API is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do U or API have ads?

Neither U nor API shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or API?

U ships an update every 5 months, and API monthly. Most recently, U was updated on October 9, 2026 and API on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*