Comparison

Control4 for OS 3 vs MahjPods

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

MahjPods

Organize mahjong games, find available seats, and connect with fellow players. Create private groups, plan events, and discover local games. It's a social-planning platform for mahjong enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Create private mahjong groups (Pods)
  • Host and manage upcoming games
  • Invite friends and group members
  • Discover local games with open seats
  • Request seats in available games
  • Track invitations and confirmations
  • Build a local player network
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MahjPods helps you play more mahjong. Organize games with your regular group, meet new mahj friends, and discover games, lessons, and events near you. Create private Pods to keep your regular groups together. Send a poll to find a time to play, plan a game, and invite friends or your whole Pod without sorting through endless group texts. Looking for a game? Browse Open Play games shared by friends and mutual friends, and request a seat. Need more players? Open seats in your own game to your trusted network. Hosts approve who joins, and private home addresses are only shared once a player’s seat is confirmed. Keep conversations together with messages for friends, Pods, and games. Connect with players in person by scanning their MahjPods QR code. Want to learn or try something new? Discover nearby lessons to learn the basics, refresh your skills, or sharpen your strategy. Find mahj events near you, or post your own lesson or event. With MahjPods, you can: • Create private Pods for your mahjong groups • Send polls to find a time to play • Host games for one or multiple tables • Invite friends and Pod members • Find Open Play games and request a seat • Track invitations, requests, and confirmations • Message friends, Pods, and game participants • Connect with players using QR codes • Discover and post lessons and events • Build a trusted network of friends and mutual friends Whether you have a regular group, need a fourth, or want to meet more people who love mahjong, MahjPods helps keep your community connected and your next game on the calendar. MahjPods is an organizational and social-planning platform. It does not provide online mahjong gameplay, gambling, wagering, or real-money gaming.

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 34 screens
MahjPods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MahjPods at 100% against Control4 for OS 3's 22%. MahjPods also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Control4 for OS 3's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

MahjPods 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 577 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of MahjPods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, MahjPods every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control4 for OS 3 versus MahjPods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 3MahjPods
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (577 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings577 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnap One, LLCJulie Heiser

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 3

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

MahjPods

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

MahjPods

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 3

No in-app purchases

None

MahjPods

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 MahjPods free?
MahjPods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 3 or MahjPods?
MahjPods is rated higher. Control4 for OS 3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while MahjPods averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 3 or MahjPods have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 3 nor MahjPods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 3 or MahjPods?
Control4 for OS 3 ships an update fortnightly, and MahjPods every 2 weeks. Most recently, Control4 for OS 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and MahjPods on October 29, 2026.

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