Comparison

TaHoma by Somfy vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

TaHoma by Somfy

Control your smart home devices like shades and blinds remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Create personalized scenes for comfort and convenience, and integrate with popular voice assistants and other smart home brands.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Customizable scenes
  • Compatibility with major brands
  • Personalized device menus
  • Scheduled and advanced scenes
Features
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WORKS WITH THE TAHOMA SWITCH & THE TAHOMA (BEECON) HUB The TaHoma app allows you to stay connected to your home from your smartphone or tablet. Simply connect your devices such as shades, blinds, or draperies to TaHoma. You can now control them from the TaHoma app, remotely, by voice, or by adding a voice assistant (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit*). TaHoma is compatible with a wide range of major home brands (Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, etc.). You can add new ones at any time. Create a comfortable connected home with TaHoma switch! The app will help you configure your TaHoma switch in just a few easy steps. Make your everyday life easier by creating personalized scenes. Use your imagination, discover all the possibilities:Control your home with the touch of a button Create a customized menu to quickly find your favorite device, room, or scene. *Manual scenes (to launch when you want them) *Scheduled scenes (according to a time or date) *Advanced scenes (with multiple conditions and sensors)

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

TaHoma by Somfy4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TaHoma by Somfy at 1.4K against Control4's 70. TaHoma by Somfy also leads on iOS requirement (15.7 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 29%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for TaHoma by Somfy against 3.6 for Control4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaHoma by Somfy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of TaHoma by Somfy's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaHoma by Somfy ships an update every 3 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TaHoma by Somfy versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaHoma by SomfyControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (1.4K ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.7 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size632 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOMFY SASSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

TaHoma by Somfy

All ratings1,379 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral20.7%
Negative50.6%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

TaHoma by Somfy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenes and automations randomly disappearing
  • Inability to control some devices from the app
  • Syncing issues between app and physical devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom open/close positions for blinds
  • Integration with more smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home, etc.)
  • Improved scheduling features with more granular control
  • Geolocation-based automation (open/close based on presence)

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TaHoma by Somfy

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaHoma by Somfy free?
TaHoma by Somfy 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, TaHoma by Somfy or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. TaHoma by Somfy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do TaHoma by Somfy or Control4 have ads?
Neither TaHoma by Somfy nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaHoma by Somfy or Control4?
TaHoma by Somfy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, TaHoma by Somfy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Control4 on September 24, 2026.

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