Comparison

American Standard® Home vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

American Standard® Home

Control and optimize your home's comfort and efficiency by remotely managing your smart thermostat. Automate routines, customize settings, and integrate with voice assistants for seamless control. Expand your smart home by adding compatible Z-Wave devices.

Highlights
  • Remote HVAC control and scheduling
  • Create and edit automations
  • Customize settings (Dark Mode, Energy Savings)
  • Geofencing for location-based adjustments
  • Google Home/Amazon Alexa integration
  • Add Z-Wave smart home devices
Features
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The American Standard® Home app allows you to optimize the comfort and efficiency of your home by connecting directly to your American Standard smart thermostat. Why use American Standard Home? Well, you can: - Control, monitor, and schedule your home’s HVAC system from anywhere - Create and edit automations to simplify your daily routine. - Customize your settings (Dark Mode, Left-Handed Mode, Energy Savings, etc.) - Enable geofencing, allowing you to update your HVAC system based on the location of your app-enabled device. - Integrate with your Google Home™ or Amazon Alexa™ account for simple voice control actions. - Add hundreds of Z-Wave® products (from sensors to ceiling fan switches to smart plugs) to customize the comfort of your home. American Standard Home: Comfortable. Reliable. Efficient.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices, including lighting, security, and entertainment, from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for seamless automation. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice control.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Personalized routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Smart notifications
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

American Standard® Home4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: American Standard® Home at 4.8 against Control4's 3.5. American Standard® Home also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 75) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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

American Standard® Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Standard® Home has 30K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of American Standard® Home's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American Standard® Home ships an update every 5 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
American Standard® Home versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican Standard® HomeControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better3.5 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews — better39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrane Technologies Company LLCSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

American Standard® Home

All ratings30,278 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative43.6%

Control4

All ratings75 ratings
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative55.3%

Bugs and requests

American Standard® Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Thermostat disconnects from WiFi
  • Scheduling issues and overrides
  • Syncing problems between app and thermostat

Requested features

5 requests
  • Vacation/away mode feature
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Expanded app capabilities
  • Better integration with smart home devices
  • More detailed usage/energy metrics

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

American Standard® Home

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is American Standard® Home free?
American Standard® Home 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, American Standard® Home or Control4?
American Standard® Home is rated higher. American Standard® Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 75 ratings.
Do American Standard® Home or Control4 have ads?
Neither American Standard® Home nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, American Standard® Home or Control4?
American Standard® Home ships an update every 5 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, American Standard® Home was updated on November 10, 2026 and Control4 on November 8, 2026.

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