Comparison

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour

Experience a comprehensive home automation system that controls entertainment, lighting, security, and more. This app allows you to explore the capabilities of a sophisticated whole-home solution before professional installation.

Highlights
  • Home automation system exploration
  • Control entertainment, music, lighting, temperature, security
  • Integrates with third-party smart home products
  • Customizable graphical user interface (GUI)
  • Explore control for multiple zones
Features
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See what it's like to take control of the URC Total Control 2.0 home automation and control system with the Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour app. Total Control 2.0 is URC’s flagship home automation and control system. This whole-home solution controls entertainment, music, lighting, temperature, security, surveillance and more. Designed to control up to 32 zones, Total Control 2.0 integrates seamlessly with a wide variety of compatible third-party entertainment and smart home products. This includes many brands of TVs, cable boxes, streaming music players, interior and exterior lighting, thermostats, door locks, surveillance cameras, door stations, pool equipment and much more. In addition to comprehensive control and integration possibilities, Total Control offers robust graphic (GUI) customization for connected mobile devices (such as smartphone or tablet) and URC user interfaces (such as touchscreens, remote controls and keypads). An authorized URC dealer can customize and even personalize the onscreen graphics with room images, backgrounds and icons from the URC image library or with photos from a smartphone, tablet or digital camera. Total Control 2.0 is professionally installed and programmed by a global network of URC systems integration professionals. It offers control for a variety of protocols including IR, IP, Serial, 12v triggers and relays. The system is network reliant and communicates via hard line connection and Wi-Fi. A compatible URC Advanced Network System Controller that has been fully programmed for Total Control 2.0 is required for operation. This application is not compatible with systems that are programmed for the previous version of Total Control, also called Total Control 1.0.

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

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour at 4.7 against Control4's 3.5. Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (74 vs 13). 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

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

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 74 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Control 2.0 Mobile TourControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better3.5 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1374 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Remote ControlSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Control4

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

In-app purchases

None

Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour free?
Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour 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, Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour or Control4?
Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour is rated higher. Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 74 ratings.
Do Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour or Control4 have ads?
Neither Total Control 2.0 Mobile Tour nor Control4 shows ads.

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