Eclipse Home vs Control4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eclipse Home
Manage your smart home devices remotely, including cameras, alarms, and appliances. Control multiple devices simultaneously with voice commands and set up automated actions based on environmental factors. Share access with family and receive real-time safety alerts.
- Remote device control
- Multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Automated device interworking
- Family device sharing
- Real-time safety alerts
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Eclipse Home, Eclipse Smart Home • Remotely control smarthome cameras, alarm, and appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Google Home and Amazon Echo • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse Home at 100% against Control4's 39%. Eclipse Home also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Eclipse Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eclipse Home's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.
Eclipse Home ships an update every 4 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eclipse Home | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (70 ratings) — better | 3.6 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 39.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | francisco cordova | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
Eclipse Home
Control4
In-app purchases
Eclipse Home
No in-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases









