Comparison

eDIN+ vs uControl

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

Head to head

by Mode Lighting Ltd

About

eDIN+

Control your lighting system with a live view of active scenes. Easily edit scene and channel functions, save favorites for quick access, and navigate the user interface with ease. Requires compatible hardware and firmware.

Highlights

Live system view of active scenes
Hold to edit scene and channel functions
Save popular scenes to favorites
Easy to navigate user interface
Works with eDIN+ Lighting Control System

Features

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New Features: - A live system view showing which scenes are currently active - Simple hold to edit scene and channel functions - Save popular scenes to favourites for faster navigation - Easy to navigate user interface Works with the eDIN+ Lighting Control System and requires NPU Firmware version 2.0+ to operate. Please contact your Local Distributor or Mode Lighting Support Team for details on available firmware upgrades.

About

uControl

Features

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Modern and simple, an uncomplicated and user-friendly universal control system with a selection of intuitively designed interfaces to put users confidently in control, free from the overwhelm of technology. uControl is the companion app for HDA devices that feature the uOS operating system, such as certain models of MHUB and Zone/Connect Processors (look out for the "uControl INSIDE" badge). uControl is compatible with virtually any AV device, offering versatile control options— including WiFi (IP), infrared (IR), and HDMI-CEC. It elevates your smart home experience by automating everyday tasks with "smart automations." These one-touch activities simplify routines, streamline device interactions, and eliminate repetitive or complex control functions.

Screenshots

eDIN+4 screens

uControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl at fortnightly against eDIN+'s every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDIN+ ships an update every 2 months, uControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

eDIN+ versus uControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	eDIN+	uControl
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	43 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Mode Lighting Ltd	HDConnectivity

In-app purchases

None

eDIN+

No in-app purchases

None

uControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eDIN+ free?

eDIN+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is uControl free?

uControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do eDIN+ or uControl have ads?

Neither eDIN+ nor uControl shows ads.

Which is updated more often, eDIN+ or uControl?

eDIN+ ships an update every 2 months, and uControl fortnightly. Most recently, eDIN+ was updated on September 18, 2026 and uControl on September 20, 2026.