Comparison

RMControl vs Quiet Start

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

Head to head
About

RMControl

Control dual or single motor devices like beds and sofas using your mobile phone. This application provides a convenient way to manage your furniture's functionality remotely.

Highlights
  • Dual motor device control
  • Single motor device control
  • Bed and sofa applications
  • Mobile phone remote control
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RMControl is a device that uses a mobile phone to control a dual motor device or a single motor device for bed or sofa applications. For more information, visit www.richmat.com.

About

Quiet Start

Features
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Quiet Start is a daily affirmation app that delivers one grounded sentence each morning. No hype, no manifesting, no pressure — just a quiet moment to start your day with intention. Not affirmations about being extraordinary. Just one line that meets you where you are. Choose the tone that fits: • Quiet — Gentle morning stillness for days that start centered. • Permission Slips — Gentle reminders that you don’t need to earn your humanity. • Skeptic’s Reset — Grounded wisdom without the spiritual woo. • Hard Seasons — Steady support for anxiety and difficult times. Perfect for morning routines, stress relief, and mental wellness without the productivity pressure. FEATURES: • One daily affirmation (not overwhelming). • Four modes to match your mindset. • Customizable morning notifications. • Save your favorites. • Works completely offline. • Complete privacy — no data collection. For people who want mindfulness support without gamification or manifestation. Just one grounded affirmation to help you breathe!

Screenshots

RMControl2 screens
Quiet Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RMControl at Free against Quiet Start's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

RMControl is free to download; Quiet Start costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RMControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Quiet Start fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RMControl versus Quiet Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRMControlQuiet Start
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.9 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingdao Richmat Intelligence Technology Inc.Jameela Epps

Bugs and requests

RMControl

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • App stopped working after update
  • App crashes when selecting bed
  • App kicks user out after selecting device
  • Cannot pair Bluetooth
  • Controls do not work after pairing
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  • App cannot find Bluetooth
  • App doesn't work on iPhone
  • Connection issues when bed is connected to another device
  • Massage/Vibrate option missing
  • Language changed to foreign language after update
  • Wake-up function activates at random times
  • No 'Refresh' button in instructions
  • App doesn't scan back of remote
  • Setup is complicated
  • Some features like massage control do not work
  • App doesn't work on iPhone
  • App stopped working after last update
  • App crashes
  • App doesn't open
  • App doesn't find bed
  • No scan button in instructions
  • App doesn't pair with device
  • App doesn't work at all
  • Cannot connect Bluetooth
  • App crashes when selecting a bed
  • App kicks user out after selecting device
  • App doesn't recognize bed
  • App doesn't find lift
  • App doesn't pair Bluetooth
  • App returns to home screen after device selection
  • App doesn't recognize adjustable base for one user but does for another

Requested features

6 requests
  • Fix the wake-up function
  • Bring back old style app features (memory, massage, presets)
  • Allow changing label to be saved
  • Show entered name under Settings
  • Fix language settings
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  • Roll back software to earlier version

Quiet Start

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RMControl

No in-app purchases

None

Quiet Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RMControl free?
RMControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiet Start free?
Quiet Start costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RMControl or Quiet Start have ads?
Neither RMControl nor Quiet Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RMControl or Quiet Start?
RMControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quiet Start fortnightly. Most recently, RMControl was updated on September 28, 2026 and Quiet Start on September 13, 2026.

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