Comparison

Toolip for iPad vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Toolip for iPad

Remotely manage your smart home system, including security cameras, lighting, and climate control, from anywhere with an internet connection. Receive alerts for property entry and control access, irrigation, and energy usage.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of home control system
  • View and control video cameras
  • Arm, disarm, and inspect security
  • Control lighting and create scenes
  • Manage climate and irrigation zones
  • Receive push notifications for property entry
Features
Read full description

Use Toolip for iPad to remotely operate your Toolip Home Control system from any place where you have an internet connection. View and control your video cameras, review recorded video, arm, disarm or inspect you security, control access to property or building. Receive push notifications when someone enters your property by the optional ground radar and see the assigned camera tracking targets. Operate your lights, create and modify light scenes, inspect and switch climate modes, run irrigation zones and change their timing. Toolip Home Control is an extremely user friendly system that can automatically keep your property safe and secure while saving considerable amounts of energy and water through unprecedented integration.

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
Read full description

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

Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Toolip for iPad at 5.0 against Control4's 3.6. Toolip for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Toolip for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolip for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Toolip for iPad versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolip for iPadControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews—39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDo Technology, Inc.Snap One, LLC

Customer experience

Toolip for iPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

Toolip for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toolip for iPad free?
Toolip for iPad 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, Toolip for iPad or Control4?
Toolip for iPad is rated higher. Toolip for iPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Toolip for iPad or Control4 have ads?
Neither Toolip for iPad nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolip for iPad or Control4?
Toolip for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Toolip for iPad was updated on October 5, 2026 and Control4 on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons