Bryant ControlBox vs ICM Omni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bryant ControlBox
Manage your Bryant Ductless System remotely via smartphone. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and control heating/cooling from anywhere with Wi-Fi connectivity. Ideal for precise zone control without ductwork.
- Remote connectivity
- Temperature scheduling
- Wi-Fi compatibility
- Control heating and cooling
- Adjust fan settings
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Control your Bryant® Ductless System with your smartphone. Adjust your home comfort from anywhere using our Bryant ControlBox app. It’s easy when you choose one of our Wi-Fi® compatible Ductless Systems. Not only are these systems perfect for providing areas of your home with precise temperature control without ductwork, they can sync with your home Wi-Fi® network. This gives you 24/7 control of your heating and cooling from anywhere using your smartphone. Remote Connectivity - Control your Bryant Ductless System’s fan or heating and cooling modes anytime, anywhere, using the Bryant ControlBox app for iOS® devices. Temperature Scheduling - Save energy by setting your Ductless System with the Bryant ControlBox app to automatically adjust your home’s temperature at different parts of the day. Wi-Fi® Compatibility for Every Budget - Bryant offers a complete line of Ductless Systems that can sync with the Bryant ControlBox app through your Wi-Fi® network. Talk to your Bryant dealer to determine the Ductless System that is right for you
ICM Omni
This utility app allows users to reconfigure NFC-compatible devices by adjusting modes and parameters. Save custom settings, read device memory to confirm programming, and replace legacy ICM parts with ease.
- Reconfigure NFC compatible devices
- Adjust device mode and parameters
- Save custom device programs
- Read device memory for confirmation
- Replace legacy ICM parts
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The ICM Omni app supports a new line of NFC compatible products that gives the user the ability to reconfigure their device at will. (See full list of compatible products below.) To program, select your device, then adjust its mode and parameters to fit your application. With all the parameters set, place the back of your phone next to the large NFC logo located on the device and press the Program button. After a brief pause your device is ready to use. Want to confirm that your device programmed successfully? Read the memory of your device to bring up a list of its current mode and parameters. Press the save icon in the top right corner of the parameter screen to save a program for later use. Trying to replace another ICM part? Replace Legacy Product allows you to search for the part you are trying to replace and adjust its parameters accordingly. Compatible products: ICM 5-Wire Timer (ICM-UFPT-5), ICM 2-Wire Timer (ICM-UFPT-2), Universal Head Pressure Control (ICM-325A), Universal Defrost Control (ICM-UDEFROST)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ICM Omni at 5.0 against Bryant ControlBox's 2.3. ICM Omni also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months). Bryant ControlBox's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ICM Omni holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryant ControlBox has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Bryant ControlBox ships an update every 25 months, ICM Omni monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bryant ControlBox | ICM Omni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryant Heating & Cooling | ICM Controls Corp |
Customer experience
Bryant ControlBox
ICM Omni
In-app purchases
Bryant ControlBox
No in-app purchases
ICM Omni
No in-app purchases
Questions
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