Comparison

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING

Manage your Spektrum smart lighting products through Bluetooth. Adjust colors, brightness, and set schedules with custom presets and dynamic effects. Integrate with a WiFi gateway for virtual assistant control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless control
  • Control various light types (white, RGB)
  • Dimming and on/off functions
  • Schedule timers
  • Create custom presets and zones
  • Color sequence effects (fade, flicker, pulse)
  • Music-reactive color sequences
Features
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Control Spektrum lighting products via Bluetooth Wireless Technology Control a variety of lighting types • Single color white • Tunable white • RGB • RGB + White • RGB + Tunable white Features include: Traditional light switch features like dimming or on/off Schedule Timers Set zones and create custom presets Color sequence effects can react to music Save custom presets Customize zones and areas of lighting Several color-changing sequence effects include fade, flicker, and pulse Use with a WiFi gateway to communicate with virtual assistants

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING's 2.1. Control4 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING ships an update every 6 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTINGControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (25 ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2570 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican LightingSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING

All ratings25 ratings
Positive16.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative72.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

In-app purchases

None

SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING free?
SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING averages 2.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING or Control4 have ads?
Neither SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING or Control4?
SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING ships an update every 6 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, SPEKTRUM SMART LIGHTING was updated on October 13, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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