# OwnControl vs Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control at every 6 weeks against OwnControl's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OwnControl | Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-it/id6505086470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [S.Koepge](https://appshunter.io/developer/340731168) | [Micah Crandell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755081026) |

## What reviewers say

### OwnControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncontrol/id1332830345)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-it/id6505086470)

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

**Highlights:** HTTP Server capabilities, Bluetooth MIDI control, Multi-protocol command sending, Customizable grid layouts, Action chaining, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OwnControl free?

OwnControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Control free?

Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do OwnControl or Control have ads?

Neither OwnControl nor Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OwnControl or Control?

OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, and Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, OwnControl was updated on October 3, 2026 and Control on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*