Osily vs uControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Osily
Easily control your smart radiators from anywhere. Group devices by zones, adjust temperatures remotely, and personalize heating schedules. Monitor energy consumption and costs to optimize your heating system.
- Remote temperature adjustment
- Zone grouping for radiators
- Customizable heating schedules
- Energy consumption monitoring
- Preset heating programs
- Screen background customization
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NEW VERSION AVAILABLE This last update includes: - Explanatory videos in the pairing process. - Clearer and more visual programming bar. - Reorganisation of advanced functions. - Preview of screen colours in the application. - Incorporation of hotel mode. - Brightness control of the devices. - Early start control. - Addition of new languages: Italian. - Activation of locks and hotel mode from a zone. - Improvements in the statistical control. - Error correction. ____ Control your Osily radiators the easy way, whenever and wherever you are. - Group your radiators by zones (such as rooms or floors in a house) or, if you prefer, control them individually. - Modify the temperature of your radiators when you need to, at any time, in any place. - Personalise the programming of your radiators or use one of the 4 preset heating programs installed and increase the energy savings of your heating system. - Check the energy consumption and cost of your radiators by entering the price of your electric tariff. - Customise the screen background colour of your products. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection with internet access is required by the products to work properly.
uControl
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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 optionsβ 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl at fortnightly against Osily's every 8 months. uControl also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Osily's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Osily ships an update every 8 months, uControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Osily | uControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 16 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Home Domotic Developments, S.L. | HDConnectivity |
In-app purchases
Osily
No in-app purchases
uControl
No in-app purchases









