Comparison

Color Control vs Widget for Netatmo

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

Head to head
About

Color Control

Easily manage your Bluetooth RGBW lamps. Scan for devices, turn lights on/off, and customize colors using a slider or personal preference module.

Highlights
  • Scan for RGBW lights
  • Turn lights on/off
  • Custom color ring control
  • Personalized color module
  • Bluetooth device connection
Features
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Color Control is an application that can help us control intelligent Bluetooth RGBW lamp devices. 1. Color control can help scan your RGBW lights. 2. When the mobile phone connects to RGBW devices, the corresponding lights can be turned on and off by selecting the button. 3. There is a custom color ring, and the color of the lamp can be controlled by slider. 4. There is a custom color module, according to personal preferences to choose the color of the lamp.

About

Widget for Netatmo

Features
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Widget for Netatmo puts your Netatmo Energy thermostat right on your iPhone Home Screen: measured temperature, target temperature (setpoint) and current mode, always at a glance without opening another app. READ-ONLY MONITORING The app does not change thermostat setpoints, schedules or modes: it shows temperature, setpoint and status for information only. To adjust your heating, use the official Netatmo apps or the thermostat itself. WHAT THE WIDGET SHOWS • Measured room temperature • Target temperature (setpoint) • Current mode (schedule, manual, heating on) • Time of the last update • The room or thermostat you choose: every widget has its own room, so with several valves you add one widget per room FREE FEATURES • Sign in with your Netatmo account (secure OAuth login) • Home Screen widget in the Classic style, small and medium sizes • List of homes and rooms linked to your account • Automatic data refresh during the day (iOS decides the timing) IN-APP PURCHASES (optional) • Layout 1: Lock Screen widget (rectangle under the clock) with room, setpoint, temperature and status • Layout 2: circle widget for the Lock Screen and StandBy, up to four side by side to keep an eye on several valves • Quick refresh: update data whenever you want with a tap on the widget, without opening the app • Widget skin: native iOS styles Home, Weather, Ring, Minimal and Detailed • Enable all features: one-time purchase that unlocks everything • Enable all: subscription that includes every feature Prices and terms are shown in the app; purchases are managed with your Apple ID. REQUIREMENTS Requires an installed Netatmo Energy thermostat (or Netatmo valves) and a Netatmo account. An internet connection is needed. TIPS • To add the widget: touch and hold the Home Screen, tap “+” and search for “Widget for Netatmo”. Lock Screen widgets are added from Lock Screen → Customize. • To pick a widget’s room: touch and hold the widget → Edit Widget → Room. • If the data looks stale, open the app and tap “Refresh”. NOTE Developed by Actisoft and compatible with Netatmo thermostats. This is not an official app and is not affiliated with Netatmo or Legrand. Netatmo is a trademark of its respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.giraitalia.com/netatmo-widget-ios-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Color Control4 screens
Widget for Netatmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Control at none against Widget for Netatmo's 6. Color Control also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Widget for Netatmo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Widget for Netatmo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Color Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Control ships an update every 5 months, Widget for Netatmo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Color Control versus Widget for Netatmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor ControlWidget for Netatmo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer滔 蒋Actisoft S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Color Control

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Widget for Netatmo

Subscriptions4
  • Small layout$0.991 Year
  • Extra small layout$0.991 Year
  • Quick access Energy app$0.991 Year
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  • Enable all$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Widget skin$0.99
  • Enable all features$19.99

Questions

Is Color Control free?
Color Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget for Netatmo free?
Widget for Netatmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Color Control or Widget for Netatmo have ads?
Neither Color Control nor Widget for Netatmo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Control or Widget for Netatmo?
Color Control ships an update every 5 months, and Widget for Netatmo weekly. Most recently, Color Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and Widget for Netatmo on October 15, 2026.

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