Comparison

Control4 for OS 3 vs GeoAlarm Security

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

GeoAlarm Security

Control your home's lighting, climate, cameras, and security system from one place. Receive real-time alerts, remotely arm/disarm your system, and monitor live video feeds. Manage connected devices like locks and thermostats for comprehensive home automation.

Highlights
  • Remote security system control
  • Live video monitoring
  • Real-time alarm alerts
  • Smart home device management
  • Event recording
  • Family arrival notifications
Features
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Geo Alarm lets you control your lighting, climate, cameras, and security from a single application. Stay connected from anywhere. Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply to be notified when your family arrives home. Live video monitoring and event-recording. Set cameras to automatically record security events in your home. Check in on your family and pets when you can’t be there. See who is at the door, or monitor your premises from multiple cameras at once. One app. Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices.

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 34 screens
GeoAlarm Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeoAlarm Security at 5.0 against Control4 for OS 3's 3.0. GeoAlarm Security also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Control4 for OS 3's advantage is ratings volume (578 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

GeoAlarm Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 578 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, GeoAlarm Security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control4 for OS 3 versus GeoAlarm Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 3GeoAlarm Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (578 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings578 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap One, LLCSecureNet Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 3

All ratings577 ratings
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative46.1%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative70.5%

GeoAlarm Security

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GeoAlarm Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 3

No in-app purchases

None

GeoAlarm Security

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 GeoAlarm Security free?
GeoAlarm Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 3 or GeoAlarm Security?
GeoAlarm Security is rated higher. Control4 for OS 3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 578 ratings, while GeoAlarm Security averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 3 or GeoAlarm Security have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 3 nor GeoAlarm Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 3 or GeoAlarm Security?
Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, and GeoAlarm Security every 2 months. Most recently, Control4 for OS 3 was updated on November 11, 2026 and GeoAlarm Security on November 3, 2026.

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