Total Control 2.0 vs SkyBell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Control 2.0
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Total Control 2.0 | SkyBell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Extraflame 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
Total Control 2.0
No in-app purchases
SkyBell
No in-app purchases









