# HYGEAR vs Control4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control4 at none against HYGEAR's 10. Control4 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (38% vs 13%). HYGEAR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HYGEAR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Control4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 72 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HYGEAR's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

HYGEAR ships an update every 2 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HYGEAR | Control4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygear/id1567365890/reviews) | **[3.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4/id6618112371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYGEAR Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529871270) | [Snap One, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417819127) |

## What reviewers say

### HYGEAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygear/id1567365890)

This app provides interactive coaching and real-time performance tracking when connected to compatible fitness equipment. It offers personalized workout programs, on-demand training, and progress monitoring to help users achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Interactive coaching with real-time feedback, Performance tracking via Bluetooth sync, On-demand personal training videos, Personalized and adaptive workout programs, Progress monitoring and achievement unlocking, Community-based friendly competition

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HYROPE Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| HYROPE Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| HYROPE Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gear 1 Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Gear 1 Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Gear 1 Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| HYGEAR Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| HYGEAR Membership | $9.99 | per month |


### Control4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4/id6618112371)

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

**Highlights:** All-in-one home screen control, Customizable favorites and widgets, Automated routines and scenes, Multiroom entertainment management, Live camera views and security alerts, Apple HomeKit and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HYGEAR free?

HYGEAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Control4 free?

Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HYGEAR or Control4?

Control4 is rated higher. HYGEAR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.

### Do HYGEAR or Control4 have ads?

Neither HYGEAR nor Control4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HYGEAR or Control4?

HYGEAR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, HYGEAR was updated on October 17, 2026 and Control4 on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*