Comparison

Pattern Generator vs Control

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

Head to head
About

Pattern Generator

Create custom test patterns for various resolutions and display types, including grids, color bars, and specialized formats. Easily share your generated patterns via messaging, email, or AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Create test patterns
  • Multiple pattern types (grids, color bars, etc.)
  • Supports various resolutions
  • Share patterns via message, mail, AirDrop
  • Wide screen patterns
Features
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Pattern Generator, allows you to create test patterns that in any resolution. Patterns available: Blendind (for wide screen). LED wall. Grid with or without circles. Spyder. 75% Color Bar 100% color bars. Horizontal 75% Color Bar. Horizontal Color Bar 100%. SMPTE color bar. Horizontal grayscale. You can send your pattern by message, mail or share with AirDrop.

About

Control

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

Highlights
  • HTTP Server capabilities
  • Bluetooth MIDI control
  • Multi-protocol command sending
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Action chaining
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Control-It turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized command center for everything on your network. Toggle your lights, open your garage, send HTTP requests, or dispatch MIDI messages—all with a single tap and zero extra hardware. Now with HTTP Server capabilities, MIDI sessions and MIDI input and a Bluetooth MIDI Bridge, Control-It is more powerful than ever. What You Can Do - NEW: HTTP Server: Turn your device into a powerful server to trigger actions remotely via simple HTTP requests. - NEW: MIDI Engine: Seamlessly connect and control Bluetooth MIDI devices without cables. - NEW: Bluetooth Bridge: Not on the same WIFI network as your other devices? Setup a Bluetooth Bridge and control devices without WIFI. - Collaborative Grids: Sync grids instantly with your team. Real-time collaboration is now faster and more reliable. - Multi-Protocol Control: Fire commands over HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, and MIDI. - Grid Builder: Create custom layouts for fast, organized control. - Chain Actions: Trigger entire sequences of commands with a single button press. - Smart Responses: Parse & display HTTP responses using JSONPath rules. Why You’ll Love It - Fresh New Look: A modernized, sleek user interface designed for clarity and ease of use. - 100% Free: No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no "Pro" tiers. Every feature is yours, forever. - Instant: Commands leave the phone the moment you tap. - Adaptable: Mix protocols, layouts, and workflows to fit shows, studios, and living rooms alike. - Mobile-First: Built for dark stages, full hands, and those who need reliable tools on the go. - Community-Driven: Upload your grids and actions to the "Shop" or find new ones made by others in the community. Grow with Us Control-It was born backstage, between camera cuts, lighting cues, and last-minute changes. It’s created by a Production Director and made for anyone who needs tools that simply work. Have an idea? Email the Developer with your requests. Privacy Policy: https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/terms.html

Screenshots

Pattern Generator4 screens
Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control at Free against Pattern Generator's $4.99. Control also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pattern Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On rating, 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

Control is free to download; Pattern Generator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pattern Generator against 5.0 for Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pattern Generator versus Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern GeneratorControl
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpiXapMicah Crandell

Customer experience

Pattern Generator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pattern Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Generator free?
Pattern Generator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pattern Generator or Control?
Pattern Generator and Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Pattern Generator or Control have ads?
Neither Pattern Generator nor Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Generator or Control?
Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, and Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pattern Generator was updated on September 9, 2026 and Control on June 3, 2026.

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