Comparison

Total Connect 2.0 vs RControl

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

Head to head
About

Total Connect 2.0

Manage your home or business security and smart devices remotely. Arm/disarm your system, view live and recorded video, control lights, locks, thermostats, and garage doors. Automate actions for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • View live and recorded video
  • Control smart locks and lights
  • Adjust thermostat
  • Open/close garage doors
  • Create automated routines
  • Two-way audio for doorbells
Features
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Control Security and Smart Devices with Total Connect® 2.0 Keep an eye on your home or business while away with mobile management of your security system and compatible smart devices. Arm or disarm your security system, view high-quality live and recorded video, answer the door and greet visitors, unlock/lock doors, turn lights off/on, adjust thermostat temperature, even open or close garage doors from wherever you are. Customize your home with a series of automated actions. Create an exit routine that adjusts the temperature and locks the doors. Or, run a bedtime routine that checks the garage door status, turns on outdoor lights and arms the alarm. For more information visit: https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app/ Requirement: Compatible Resideo or Honeywell Home security system with a subscription to Total Connect 2.0 Remote Services. Please contact your Resideo security professional for additional information. Features include: · Arm or disarm the security system · Answer the door and remotely greet visitors · Unlock or lock doors · Turn lights off or on · Open or close the garage door · Adjust thermostat temperature for your Resideo device · Create as many as four intelligent detection zones for VX Series doorbells and cameras, detecting animals, people, and/or vehicles for notifications that matter · View high-resolution live video and recorded video · See and talk to people at your front door · Geofencing arming reminders · Voice control options · Secure fingerprint or face ID login · Receive push notifications on events · Create and run smart scenes · Add or delete users For more information, visit https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app

About

RControl

Transform your existing alarm panel into a smart security system. This app allows remote control of your alarm, zone monitoring, and real-time event notifications. Manage multiple locations and access historical data for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Remotely arm and disarm alarm system
  • Monitor alarm system status and zones
  • Bypass zones
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Review 12 months of event history
  • Control multiple locations
Features
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Your alarm panel, only smarter! Turn any alarm panel into a SMART security system with the RControl mobile app for IOS Note: The RControl application requires an M2M Services cellular communicator, properly connected and configured with your alarm panel, and valid account credentials. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Contact your alarm installer or write to us at support@m2mservices.com for more information. • Remotely arm and disarm your alarm system (supports Arm Stay, Arm Away and multiple partitions). • Monitor the status of your alarm system and specific zones. • Bypass zones. • Get real-time notifications for selected events. • Review 12 months of event history. • Open doors and control home appliances. • Control multiple locations from a single account. To access a demo version of the application, please use the following credentials: User: demo | Pass: demo | Arm PIN: 1234

Screenshots

Total Connect 2.04 screens
RControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Total Connect 2.0 at 286K against RControl's 4K. RControl's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

RControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 286K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Total Connect 2.0's written reviews are positive against 29% of RControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, RControl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Total Connect 2.0 versus RControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect 2.0RControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (286K ratings)4.8 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews29.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286K — better4K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.M2M Services Ltd

Customer experience

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings285,969 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews899 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative68.9%

RControl

All ratings3,968 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative58.3%

User reviews

Total Connect 2.0

From 286K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 🔒 Secure system with password protection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful automation features like scheduled arming/disarming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and frequent connection issues
  • 🕰️ Slow response times when arming/disarming the system
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing and inaccurate status displays
  • 🔍 Limited camera functionality and poor video quality
  • 💸 Expensive equipment and monthly fees

RControl

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Convenient remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 🔍 Lack of status indicators

Bugs and requests

Total Connect 2.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Sensor bypassing and user syncing issues
  • Inaccurate alarm status and event logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule automatic arming/disarming
  • Improved camera features and video quality
  • Better notification controls and customization
  • Compatibility with more smart home devices

RControl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/password reset problems
  • Sync with panel issues
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness

Requested features

3 requests
  • Stay mode arm/disarm option
  • User activity logs
  • Customizable zone display

In-app purchases

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

RControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Connect 2.0 free?
Total Connect 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RControl free?
RControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect 2.0 or RControl?
RControl is rated higher. Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 286K ratings, while RControl averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.
Do Total Connect 2.0 or RControl have ads?
Neither Total Connect 2.0 nor RControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect 2.0 or RControl?
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, and RControl every 3 weeks. Most recently, Total Connect 2.0 was updated on October 2, 2026 and RControl on October 1, 2026.

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