Comparison

RControl vs XMV Plus

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

Head to head
About

RControl

Transform your existing alarm panel into a smart security system. This app allows remote control of your alarm, zone monitoring, and real-time event notifications. Manage multiple locations and access historical data for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Remotely arm and disarm alarm system
  • Monitor alarm system status and zones
  • Bypass zones
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Review 12 months of event history
  • Control multiple locations
Features
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Your alarm panel, only smarter! Turn any alarm panel into a SMART security system with the RControl mobile app for IOS Note: The RControl application requires an M2M Services cellular communicator, properly connected and configured with your alarm panel, and valid account credentials. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Contact your alarm installer or write to us at support@m2mservices.com for more information. • Remotely arm and disarm your alarm system (supports Arm Stay, Arm Away and multiple partitions). • Monitor the status of your alarm system and specific zones. • Bypass zones. • Get real-time notifications for selected events. • Review 12 months of event history. • Open doors and control home appliances. • Control multiple locations from a single account. To access a demo version of the application, please use the following credentials: User: demo | Pass: demo | Arm PIN: 1234

About

XMV Plus

Stream live HD video, receive AI-powered motion alerts, and review recorded footage from a single interface. Remotely configure settings across multiple systems without any subscription fees.

Highlights
  • Live HD video monitoring
  • AI-powered motion alerts
  • Recorded footage playback
  • Remote system configuration
  • Multi-device management
  • No subscription fees
Features
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With XMV Plus you can stream live HD video directly to your phone, receive instant AI-powered alerts for motion or intrusions, and review recorded footage with intuitive playback — all from a single, easy-to-use interface. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go, you’ll always know what’s happening when it matters most. Take full control of your system with remote configuration, letting you adjust all settings, schedules, notifications, etc. across multiple systems in different locations. Best of all, enjoy NO subscription fees — EVER. Get every feature, every update, and all AI functionality with zero recurring costs. Key Features: ●Live HD Monitoring: Crystal-clear real-time video from any connected camera. ●AI-Powered Alerts: Instant notifications for people, vehicles, or custom-defined events. ●Video Playback: Fast, precise access to recorded clips and event history. ●Remote Configuration: Adjust cameras, schedules, and alerts from anywhere. ●Multi-Device Management: Unified control of multiple NVRs and cameras. ●No Subscription Fees — Ever: Full access without monthly or annual charges. Empower your surveillance system with smart, mobile control — because security should never be out of reach or behind a paywall.

Screenshots

RControl4 screens
XMV Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

RControl and XMV Plus both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of XMV Plus's written reviews are positive against 30% of RControl's. XMV Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RControl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 4). On price, rating, 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

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 — 4.8 for RControl against 4.8 for XMV Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RControl has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of RControl's written reviews are positive against 100% of XMV Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RControl ships an update every 3 weeks, XMV Plus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RControl versus XMV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRControlXMV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.4K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB219 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperM2M Services LtdGenIV Technology

Customer experience

RControl

All ratings4,372 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral14.2%
Negative55.9%

XMV Plus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RControl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/password reset problems
  • Sync with panel issues
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness

Requested features

3 requests
  • Stay mode arm/disarm option
  • User activity logs
  • Customizable zone display

XMV Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RControl

No in-app purchases

None

XMV Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RControl free?
RControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XMV Plus free?
XMV Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RControl or XMV Plus?
RControl is rated higher. RControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while XMV Plus averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do RControl or XMV Plus have ads?
Neither RControl nor XMV Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RControl or XMV Plus?
RControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and XMV Plus every 5 months. Most recently, RControl was updated on November 7, 2026 and XMV Plus on October 30, 2026.

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