Comparison

Total Control 2.0 vs SkyBell

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

Head to head
About

Total Control 2.0

Features
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Total Control 2.0 is the new app for controlling your La Nordica-Extraflame pellet products equipped with Wi-Fi technology using your smartphone. Add and configure your products in this app to interact with them. This App works on Amika, Angela Evo, Anglea Plus Evo, Brunella Elite, Costanza Idro, Dahiana, Dahiana Plus, Debby, Debby CX, Inserto 700 Air, Inserto 850 Elite, Inserto Comfort P70 Air, Inserto Comfort P85, Inserto Comfort P85 Plus, Isidora Idro H16, Isidora Idro H20, Leyla Elite, Lucia, Lucia Plus, Marilena Plus, Marilena Plus AD, Moira Evo, Teorema, Teorema Plus, Terry Plus and Boilers series PR e PK.

About

SkyBell

Monitor your home's entry points with HD video and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for visitors or motion, and integrate with other smart home devices for enhanced security and control.

Highlights
  • HD video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion and visitor alerts
  • Smart home device integration
  • AI-powered body and facial recognition
  • Customizable motion zones
Features
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Peace of mind starts at the front door. SkyBell pioneered the Video Doorbell category and now offers a variety of Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Chimes, and other integrated smart home security solutions. Get instant alerts on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches when someone is at your door or motion is detected in HD video with two-way talk on any of SkyBell’s Video Doorbells or Cameras. SkyBell sends a live video feed to your devices so you can hear and speak to the person at your door or in the house, whether at home, at work, or on the go - day or night. The SkyBell Gen5 App lets you integrate compatible smart home devices like smart locks and others into your SkyBell system, offering more home control than ever. The integrated AI provides body and facial recognition, with the ability to set custom motion zones to reduce false triggers by up to 95%. SkyBell keeps you connected to your home and those you love most. We aim to make homes and neighborhoods safer, one front door at a time!

Screenshots

Total Control 2.03 screens
SkyBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SkyBell at every 2 months against Total Control 2.0's every 3 months. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Control 2.0 ships an update every 3 months, SkyBell every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Total Control 2.0 versus SkyBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Control 2.0SkyBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExtraflame S.p.A.SkyBell Technologies, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Total Control 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SkyBell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving or available
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reconnect device after migration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back old app's notification sounds
  • Allow multiple users to control the device
  • Improve video quality and zoom capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Total Control 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

SkyBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Control 2.0 free?
Total Control 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyBell free?
SkyBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Total Control 2.0 or SkyBell have ads?
Neither Total Control 2.0 nor SkyBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Control 2.0 or SkyBell?
Total Control 2.0 ships an update every 3 months, and SkyBell every 2 months. Most recently, Total Control 2.0 was updated on September 11, 2026 and SkyBell on September 24, 2026.

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