Comparison

Control4 for OS 3 vs TheBioFlame_V2

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized user interface
  • Control lights, thermostats, security
  • Manage music and video
  • Access favorites and room-specific settings
  • Intuitive volume control
  • Customizable room wallpapers
Features
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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.

About

TheBioFlame_V2

Effortlessly manage your smart equipment remotely via an app or virtual assistant. Enjoy seamless control over your connected devices from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment control
  • App-based management
  • Virtual assistant integration
  • Easy setup
  • Smart device compatibility
Features
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Controlling your SMART equipmentis easy and can be done from remote, app, or virtual assistant.

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 34 screens
TheBioFlame_V21 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 for OS 3 at 3.0 against TheBioFlame_V2's 2.0. Control4 for OS 3 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (573 vs 4). TheBioFlame_V2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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

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 for OS 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 573 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Control4 for OS 3's written reviews are positive against 0% of TheBioFlame_V2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, TheBioFlame_V2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control4 for OS 3 versus TheBioFlame_V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 3TheBioFlame_V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (573 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings573 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnap One, LLC军方 张

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 3

All ratings573 ratings
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative45.9%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative70.4%

TheBioFlame_V2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

TheBioFlame_V2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 3

No in-app purchases

None

TheBioFlame_V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control4 for OS 3 free?
Control4 for OS 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheBioFlame_V2 free?
TheBioFlame_V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 3 or TheBioFlame_V2?
Control4 for OS 3 is rated higher. Control4 for OS 3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while TheBioFlame_V2 averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 3 or TheBioFlame_V2 have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 3 nor TheBioFlame_V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 3 or TheBioFlame_V2?
Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, and TheBioFlame_V2 every 3 months. Most recently, Control4 for OS 3 was updated on October 15, 2026 and TheBioFlame_V2 on October 5, 2026.

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