Comparison

Easy Home Control vs CL7

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

Head to head
About

Easy Home Control

Features
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EasyHomeControl is the simplest way to control your HomeKit thermostat. Three big buttons: warmer, cooler, and the mode. That's it. I built this app for my Grandma. She's 101, lives on her own, and uses her iPad to keep her home comfortable. Macular degeneration and glaucoma have taken most of her sight, but she can still make out big, high-contrast shapes, so everything in EasyHomeControl is sized for her. BIG AND CLEAR • Huge numbers for the room temperature and the setting • Big Warmer and Cooler buttons that are hard to miss • High contrast in light and dark mode • Works with VoiceOver WORKS WITH YOUR THERMOSTAT • Controls any thermostat you've added to Apple's Home app • Heat, Cool, Auto, and Off, showing only the modes your thermostat supports • In Auto, see your comfort range and move it with one tap • Switch thermostats or homes with a tap • Fahrenheit or Celsius PRIVATE AND FREE • No account, no ads, no tracking • Works directly with Apple's HomeKit • Free, with an optional tip jar if it helps you Great for seniors, people with low vision, and anyone who wants a simple thermostat app without the clutter. If it helps you or someone you love, that makes me happy. Questions? Email support@jonwhofixesthings.com. Download EasyHomeControl and make your thermostat easy again.

About

CL7

Control your car remotely from anywhere. Start the engine, check status, locate your vehicle, and receive alerts. Offers advanced features like trip tracking and geofencing for enhanced vehicle management.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/shutdown
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Door lock/unlock
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Smart alerts and notifications
  • Trip tracking and route mapping
  • Geofencing and zone monitoring
Features
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# CARLINK™ 7 — Control Your Car from Virtually Anywhere **THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY** CARLINK™ 7 is the fastest, easiest, and most complete telematics system designed to keep you connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Start your engine remotely, check vehicle status, or locate it in busy parking lots. **REQUIREMENTS** - Hardware purchase and professional installation required - Compatible CARLINK™ 7 device with supported remote-starter system - Active internet connection via cellular or Wi-Fi - Find authorized resellers at: https://carlink.voxxelectronics.com/dealer-locator/index ## NEW FOR 2025 **APPLE WATCH SUPPORT** Control key features from your wrist — start, lock, unlock, GPS locate, and get walking directions. **MYBRANDED APP** White-label branding for authorized retailers with custom logos, contact info, and promotions. **BLE COMMANDS (LOCAL CONTROL MODE)** Use Bluetooth Low Energy for essential functions (remote start, lock/unlock, trunk release) when cellular signal is unavailable. Perfect for underground parking or remote areas. *Note: Requires latest firmware update.* ## PREMIUM SERVICE FEATURES (INCLUDED WITH DEVICE) **CONTROL YOUR VEHICLE** - Remote Start/Shutdown with True Runtime - Door Lock/Unlock with status - Trunk Release or motorized hatch control - Up to 4 Auxiliary functions - Extend Runtime (on supported starters) **REAL-TIME STATUS** - Battery Voltage monitoring - GPS Location (instant locate) - Walk Me to My Vehicle with Apple/Google Maps directions **CUSTOMIZATION** - Unlimited users, devices, and vehicles per account - Customizable app layout and vehicle image picker ## PREMIUM PLUS UPGRADE Upgrade anytime with 30-day free trial included after installation. Premium Plus includes all Premium features plus smart alerts, driving reports, and enhanced notifications. **ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS** - Low & Critical Battery Alerts - Excessive Speed Alerts - Movement notifications for unauthorized usage **TRIP TRACKING** - Detailed route mapping and recording - Playback feature for past journeys **ZONE MONITORING** - Zones of Interest: Up to 10 circular alert zones per vehicle - Guard Alerts: Up to 10 high-priority zones per vehicle - Curfew Alerts: Restrict driving during specific days/times - Geofences: Up to 4 advanced custom zones (circular, rectangular, or polygonal) **COMPATIBILITY** Supports major digital remote-starter brands: ADS, Directed, Eurostart, Firstech, Fortin, Mid City Engineering, Omega, Polarstart, and Voxx. Full compatibility list: https://www.voxxelectronics.com/security/carlink/ **HELP & SUPPORT** See in-app Help section for Owner's Guide or contact your authorized CARLINK™ 7 retailer. © 2025 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved. CARLINK™ 7 is a trademark of Automobility Distribution Inc.

Screenshots

Easy Home Control4 screens
CL74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CL7 at none against Easy Home Control's 3. Easy Home Control's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Easy Home Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CL7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Home Control ships an update every 9 days, CL7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Easy Home Control versus CL7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Home ControlCL7
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—76 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.5.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJonathan HillAutomobility Distribution

Bugs and requests

Easy Home Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CL7

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App constantly crashing
  • App going offline
  • Login and account creation issues
  • App not receiving signal from module
  • System requires frequent reboots by company
Show 14 more
  • GPS connection loss
  • App not communicating with vehicle after updates
  • Face ID continuously triggering
  • On/Off start button not showing
  • Position button showing instead of start button
  • Vehicle status not updating correctly (e.g., engine off while driving)
  • App not always updating car status accurately
  • Command timeouts reported
  • Security settings (Face ID) broken and difficult to disable
  • App not opening to main screen after update
  • Inability to delete or edit vehicle information
  • Face authentication in infinity loop
  • App signed out and cannot log back in
  • Communication error on forgot password feature

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Siri control integration
  • Alexa support
  • Google Assistant support
  • Widgets for iOS
Show 4 more
  • Ability to delete vehicles
  • Notification for unlocked doors
  • Siri shortcut integration
  • Automatic selection of favorite car

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Easy Home Control

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

CL7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Home Control free?
Easy Home Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CL7 free?
CL7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Home Control or CL7 have ads?
Neither Easy Home Control nor CL7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy Home Control or CL7?
Easy Home Control ships an update every 9 days, and CL7 every 2 months. Most recently, Easy Home Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and CL7 on October 24, 2026.

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