Comparison

CleanLife Smart vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

CleanLife Smart

Control your smart-enabled lighting and other Bluetooth/WiFi devices remotely. As long as you have an internet connection, you can manage your home's lighting from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Control from anywhere
  • Smart lighting management
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The CleanLife Smart App allows the customer to control their smart enabled devices with their mobile phone. Bluetooth and WiFi devices can be connected to the CleanLife Smart App and as long as the user has an internet connection they can control the lighting from anywhere!

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

CleanLife Smart4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CleanLife Smart at 4.6 against Control4's 3.5. CleanLife Smart also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CleanLife Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 72 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanLife Smart ships an update every 6 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CleanLife Smart versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanLife SmartControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better3.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews—38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1372 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB253 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCLEANLIFE ENERGY LLCSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

CleanLife Smart

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Control4

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

In-app purchases

None

CleanLife Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CleanLife Smart free?
CleanLife Smart 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, CleanLife Smart or Control4?
CleanLife Smart is rated higher. CleanLife Smart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do CleanLife Smart or Control4 have ads?
Neither CleanLife Smart nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CleanLife Smart or Control4?
CleanLife Smart ships an update every 6 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, CleanLife Smart was updated on October 8, 2026 and Control4 on October 21, 2026.

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