LILIN Pro vs iocControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LILIN Pro
Access and monitor LILIN cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and VMS remotely on your iPhone or iPad. Receive alarm notifications, perform quick camera setup, and manage PTZ controls with ease. Enjoy high-quality video streaming and two-way audio.
- Remote video monitoring
- Alarm push notifications
- Quick camera setup (IPScan)
- Remote video backup and snapshot
- PTZ control
- Two-way audio communication
- H.264/H.265 video streaming
Read full descriptionHide full description
LILIN Pro (aka LILINHome) App is able to access LILIN camera, DVR/NVR, and NAV VMS for remote video monitoring on iPhone/iPad. Main Features: * Easy access to DVR/NVRs * No cameras of DVR/NVRs configuration needed * No window division configuration needed * Alarm push notification * IPScan for quick camera setup * Remote video backup and snapshot * On screen click-to-center PTZ control * Control of IP camera’s digital input * Two-way audio communication * High quality full HD H.264 and H.265 video streaming supported LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iocControl
Remotely monitor and control your air conditioning units from anywhere. Adjust settings, schedule operations, and receive fault code notifications for various HVAC system types. Integrates with leading home automation systems.
- Remote HVAC monitoring and control
- On/Off and temperature adjustments
- Operation mode and fan speed control
- Unit operation scheduling
- Real-time fault code indication
- Group (zone) control
- Home automation system integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
The iocControl App makes your VRV / VRF, Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits air conditioning smarter accessible from anywhere*. ● Monitor and Control of HVAC (air conditioning) units ● Full bi-directional (including feedback) control on your indoor units; ● On/Off control (individual or All) ● Set Temperature and Room temperature info ● HVAC Operation modes (Cool / Heat / Fan / Dry / Auto), ● Fan speed controls. ● Louver modes control ● Unit Operation Scheduling ● Realtime manufacturer fault code indication ● Unit operational statistics ● Group (zone) setting and control ● Allow access (with restricted permissions) to additional family members ● Plug and Play setup and installation ● Multiple locations per user ● Supports Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits, Ducted, VRV, VRF HVAC system types * PLEASE NOTE: 1. Requires CoolMasterNet** , CoolPlug/CooLinkHub**, CooLinkBridge** or CloudBox device for connecting to the HVAC system 2. Requires Internet access for operation ► ** Also integrates with all leading Home Automation / BMS (Building Management) systems (AMX, Auluxa, Beckhoff, Bticino, CD-Innovation, Control4, Crestron, CUE, Demopad, Domintell, ELAN, Fibaro, HDL, i2, iRidium, KNX, Legrand, Leviton, Lutron, NESS, Niko, Phillips Dynalite, Push, RTI, Savant, Schneider Electric, SmartBus, Teletask, Unitronics, Vantage). For More info please visit our website at: https://coolautomation.com/ or contact us at: https://coolautomation.com/contact-us/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iocControl at none against LILIN Pro's 3. LILIN Pro's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. LILIN Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iocControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
LILIN Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of LILIN Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of iocControl's.
LILIN Pro ships an update every 4 months, iocControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LILIN Pro | iocControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (12 ratings) — better | 2.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merit LILIN Ent. Co., Ltd. | CoolAutomation |
Customer experience
LILIN Pro
iocControl
In-app purchases
LILIN Pro
- Cloud Storage 16MB$1.991 Month
- Cloud Storage 32MB$3.991 Month
- Cloud Storage 64MB$7.991 Month
iocControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LILIN Pro free?
Is iocControl free?
Which has better reviews, LILIN Pro or iocControl?
Do LILIN Pro or iocControl have ads?
Which is updated more often, LILIN Pro or iocControl?
Other comparisons
