TPControl vs iocControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TPControl
Control your AMX home automation system remotely from your smart device. This application mimics the look and feel of an AMX Touch Panel, allowing seamless integration with existing or new installations. Connect via WiFi or mobile data for worldwide access.
- Mimics AMX Touch Panel interface
- Remote control of AMX systems
- WiFi and mobile data connectivity
- Worldwide access
- Integrates with existing/new AMX installations
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Looking, feeling, and working just like an AMX Touch Panel, TPControl is easy to add to existing or new AMX installations. TPControl fits conveniently into your integration world, you control your AMX system wherever you are, connecting via WiFi or MobileData - worldwide. About Touch Panel Control Ltd Touch Panel Control specializes in developing mobile software applications for AMX home automation control systems. Touch Panel Control offers mobile solutions for the AMX platform through smart devices such as the iPhone and iPad. The company’s highly-talented team comprises of domain experts in the home automation realm and software engineers experienced in state-of-the-art web and mobile technologies. NOTE: Any users experiencing loading issues after an update, please try the "Reprocess UI file" option within 'Settings -> TPControl -> Developer Settings -> UI file options' on your device.
iocControl
Remotely monitor and control your air conditioning units from anywhere. Adjust settings, schedule operations, and receive fault code notifications for various HVAC system types. Integrates with leading home automation systems.
- Remote HVAC monitoring and control
- On/Off and temperature adjustments
- Operation mode and fan speed control
- Unit operation scheduling
- Real-time fault code indication
- Group (zone) control
- Home automation system integration
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The iocControl App makes your VRV / VRF, Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits air conditioning smarter accessible from anywhere*. ● Monitor and Control of HVAC (air conditioning) units ● Full bi-directional (including feedback) control on your indoor units; ● On/Off control (individual or All) ● Set Temperature and Room temperature info ● HVAC Operation modes (Cool / Heat / Fan / Dry / Auto), ● Fan speed controls. ● Louver modes control ● Unit Operation Scheduling ● Realtime manufacturer fault code indication ● Unit operational statistics ● Group (zone) setting and control ● Allow access (with restricted permissions) to additional family members ● Plug and Play setup and installation ● Multiple locations per user ● Supports Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits, Ducted, VRV, VRF HVAC system types * PLEASE NOTE: 1. Requires CoolMasterNet** , CoolPlug/CooLinkHub**, CooLinkBridge** or CloudBox device for connecting to the HVAC system 2. Requires Internet access for operation ► ** Also integrates with all leading Home Automation / BMS (Building Management) systems (AMX, Auluxa, Beckhoff, Bticino, CD-Innovation, Control4, Crestron, CUE, Demopad, Domintell, ELAN, Fibaro, HDL, i2, iRidium, KNX, Legrand, Leviton, Lutron, NESS, Niko, Phillips Dynalite, Push, RTI, Savant, Schneider Electric, SmartBus, Teletask, Unitronics, Vantage). For More info please visit our website at: https://coolautomation.com/ or contact us at: https://coolautomation.com/contact-us/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TPControl at 4.1 against iocControl's 2.4. TPControl also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%). iocControl's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TPControl holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TPControl's written reviews are positive against 25% of iocControl's.
TPControl ships an update every 2 months, iocControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TPControl | iocControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 2.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InspireX Ltd | CoolAutomation |
Customer experience
TPControl
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In-app purchases
TPControl
No in-app purchases
iocControl
No in-app purchases
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