Comparison

JellyFish Designer Cloud vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

JellyFish Designer Cloud

Control and design your exterior accent and holiday lights with cloud connectivity. Create custom light shows with various effects and schedules for any occasion, or choose from pre-made holiday programs.

Highlights
  • Cloud connectivity for remote control
  • Pre-made holiday light programs
  • Customizable light sequences (Chase, Paint, etc.)
  • Lightning and twinkle effects
  • Scheduled and event-based lighting
  • Multi-zone lighting control
Features
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Introducing JellyFish Designer Cloud, the latest generation of the JellyFish Lighting app that brings your exterior accent and holiday lights to life with cloud connectivity, giving you the power to transform your home's ambiance with a simple touch on your mobile device. -Allows control and design of JellyFish Exterior Accent and Holiday Lights. -Includes programs for Christmas, Easter, Fall, Spring, Halloween, and Fourth of July. -Create your own programs with sequences such as Chase, Paint, Color, Stacker, Multi Paint, and Fireworks. -Add lightning and twinkle effect. -Easily modify patterns to progress from one color to another. -Start scheduled lights daily -Start lights on special events such as Holidays and Birthdays. -Different patterns or colors can be displayed at the same time on different parts of a house or business.

About

Control4

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
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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

JellyFish Designer Cloud4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JellyFish Designer Cloud at 4.6 against Control4's 3.6. JellyFish Designer Cloud also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 70) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

JellyFish Designer Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JellyFish Designer Cloud has 4.9K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of JellyFish Designer Cloud's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JellyFish Designer Cloud ships an update every 2 months, Control4 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JellyFish Designer Cloud versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyFish Designer CloudControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Fish AutomationSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

JellyFish Designer Cloud

All ratings4,937 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative56.1%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

JellyFish Designer Cloud

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JellyFish Designer Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JellyFish Designer Cloud free?
JellyFish Designer Cloud 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, JellyFish Designer Cloud or Control4?
JellyFish Designer Cloud is rated higher. JellyFish Designer Cloud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do JellyFish Designer Cloud or Control4 have ads?
Neither JellyFish Designer Cloud nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JellyFish Designer Cloud or Control4?
JellyFish Designer Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, JellyFish Designer Cloud was updated on October 16, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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