Comparison

Control vs PROApp

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

Head to head
About

Control

Monitor and manage your production workflows remotely from your mobile device. Get real-time status updates, receive alerts for immediate action, and proactively manage service level agreements with intelligent analytics.

Highlights
  • Remote workflow monitoring
  • Personalized dashboards
  • Real-time alerts
  • Proactive SLA management
  • Intelligent predictive analytics
  • Test Drive access
Features
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Monitor your production workflows right from your phone or tablet with the Control-M mobile app. Access the power of the industry’s leading application and data workflow orchestration platform of choice wherever your day might take you! Access your data from anywhere – the Control-M mobile-optimized app offers personalized dashboards highlighting the state and status of your workflows, alerts you to take immediate action, from anywhere. Monitor critical business data while you’re on the go - deliver data-driven outcomes faster. Stay on top of your SLAs, even when you aren’t in the office – with the Control-M app, you have access to proactive SLA management tools with intelligent predictive analytics. To try Control-M, you can register within the application and connect to a Test Drive system provided by BMC Software. If your organization uses Control-M, contact your Control-M administrator to get the information you need to access your environment.

About

PROApp

Features
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PRO is the all-in-one field operations platform built for utility construction crews. Manage every aspect of your job site from your phone — from project kickoff to final report. PRO keeps your office and field crews in sync, every step of the way. PROJECTS & PRODUCTION Track daily production reports, log quantities installed, and document progress in real time. Every entry is timestamped and tied to your project scope of work. LOCATES & SITE DOCUMENTATION Log utility locate tickets, capture GPS-stamped photos directly on the map, and build a complete visual record of underground infrastructure before and after work. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Track materials, equipment, and stock across your jobs. Know what's on site, what's been used, and what needs to be ordered — without calling the yard. CLIENTS & SUBCONTRACTORS Manage your client accounts and subcontractor relationships in one place. Assign work, track performance, and keep everyone accountable. PHOTO DOCUMENTATION Capture site photos that are automatically GPS-tagged and date-stamped. Every photo is organized by project and permanently linked to the relevant report. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Designed for crews who work outside — fast, reliable, and easy to use on a phone with muddy gloves. Works on any job site, any signal strength. PRO is used by utility construction companies to eliminate paperwork, reduce errors, and give project managers real-time visibility into field operations.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
PROApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PROApp at every 4 days against Control's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 10 months, PROApp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Control versus PROApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlPROApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMC Software, IncBruno Neto

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

PROApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROApp free?
PROApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control or PROApp have ads?
Neither Control nor PROApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or PROApp?
Control ships an update every 10 months, and PROApp every 4 days. Most recently, Control was updated on September 8, 2026 and PROApp on September 12, 2026.

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