Go Waterfall vs Control4 for OS 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go Waterfall
Access essential city services, report issues, manage accounts, and discover local events and properties. This app provides a centralized platform for residents and visitors to engage with Waterfall City.
- View City of Johannesburg and Levy accounts
- Log and track city issues (snags)
- Secure biometric access control
- Book estate amenities and meeting rooms
- Discover local events and community news
- Access emergency service contacts
- Explore properties for sale and rent
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An essential app for any modern user living, working or visiting the Waterfall City area. Go Waterfall is your information platform within the Waterfall City area providing you with access to the following features: Accounts: View your current and past City of Johannesburg and Levy accounts directly from your smart phone. Issues / Snags: Log a fault, whether it be a pot-hole or a faulty street lamp, within Waterfall City. Receive a ticket number and track progress via in-app and push notifications. Access Control: A secure and encrypted touch-less access control feature requiring biometric authentication for generation of a unique access code. Bookings: As a resident, book amenities linked to your Estate within Waterfall City directly from your smart phone. This includes multiple meeting rooms, Estate parks for children's parties and many more. Events: Ensuring all citizens are able to immerse themselves in the culture and lifestyle offerings within the greater Waterfall City and the creation of community specific events. Emergency Services: Quick link for the user to key services during emergency situations within the greater Waterfall City and beyond. Notifications: A quick link notification center for users to receive booking updates, snag updates, event notifications, general communications, alert-based communications and many more. Waterfall Directory: An easy to use and reference contact directory for various services, trades and management personnel within the city. Podcasts: Listen to various Podcast episodes within the Go Waterfall App to stay up to date with what is happening in and around the city Community Portal: Access the community portal directly from the Go Waterfall app. Sales & Rentals: Explore properties for sale and rental within the greater Waterfall City with the inclusion of residential estate brochures and 3D tours
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: Control4 for OS 3 at 3.0 against Go Waterfall's 2.4. Control4 for OS 3 also leads on ratings volume (576 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Go Waterfall's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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.
Control4 for OS 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 576 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Go Waterfall's written reviews are positive against 22% of Control4 for OS 3's.
Go Waterfall ships an update every 2 months, Control4 for OS 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Waterfall | Control4 for OS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) | 3.0 (576 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 576 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Think Digital (Pty) Ltd | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
Go Waterfall
Control4 for OS 3
Bugs and requests
Go Waterfall
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
Go Waterfall
No in-app purchases
Control4 for OS 3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Control4 for OS 3 free?
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