Comparison

Control4 for OS 3 vs MB2 Dental

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

MB2 Dental

This app provides resources and updates for dentists partnered with a leading dental organization. It offers access to continuing education, event information, and news to enhance the partner experience.

Highlights
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Exclusive owners' trip updates
  • News and announcements
  • Partner support resources
  • Doctor owner portal
Features
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MB2 Dental is America’s first and fastest growing Dental Partnership Organization(DPO). As dentists who invest in dentists, MB2 partners with hundreds of dentists and specialists across the nation, and is always looking for the right doctor partners to join the movement. The MB2 Dental App was custom developed for MB2 doctor owners as a commitment to elevate the doctor partner experience. The App offers access to continuing education opportunities, exclusive owners’ trip updates, news and announcements, and resources to support our partners.

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 34 screens
MB2 Dental3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MB2 Dental at 4.3 against Control4 for OS 3's 3.0. MB2 Dental also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Control4 for OS 3's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MB2 Dental holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 577 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, MB2 Dental monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Control4 for OS 3 versus MB2 Dental: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 3MB2 Dental
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (577 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings577 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap One, LLCMb2 Dental Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 3

All ratings573 ratings
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative45.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative70.5%

MB2 Dental

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

MB2 Dental

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 3

No in-app purchases

None

MB2 Dental

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 MB2 Dental free?
MB2 Dental is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 3 or MB2 Dental?
MB2 Dental is rated higher. Control4 for OS 3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while MB2 Dental averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 3 or MB2 Dental have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 3 nor MB2 Dental shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 3 or MB2 Dental?
Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, and MB2 Dental monthly. Most recently, Control4 for OS 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and MB2 Dental on November 3, 2026.

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