Compass Control vs URC Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Control
This app transforms your iOS device into a universal remote for home automation and entertainment systems. It integrates with a wide range of third-party hardware for seamless control of AV equipment, thermostats, and security systems.
- Universal remote functionality
- Smart home automation
- AV system control
- Thermostat control
- Alarm system control
- Third-party hardware integration
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Compass Control represents the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS devices - iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch - as its backbone. Let Compass Control be your guide to complete control for your residential or commercial application. Compass Control replaces all of your remotes and traditional control interfaces with one device. Compass Control becomes your cable remote, TV remote, thermostat, alarm control panel, and many other remote devices all contained in the sleek and beautiful shape of Apple's family of iOS powered devices. Compass Control has an entire family of integrated devices allowing plug and play thanks to our Key Alliance Partners: Aprilaire, Denon, Furman, iPort, Key Digital, Lutron, Luxul, Marantz, Onkyo, Panamax, Russound, and SurgeX. Key Alliance third party hardware combined with Compass Control provides seamless integration and unparalleled capability for your entire AV or 'smart' automation system. To use the application for actual control of components please contact an approved Compass Control reseller or sales@keydigital.com for System Creating assistance.
URC Home
Control your Z-Wave smart home devices remotely with this app. Manage lighting, locks, and view surveillance cameras from your mobile device, offering convenience and peace of mind.
- Control Z-Wave devices
- Remote access
- View surveillance video
- Manage lighting
- Lock/unlock doors
- Works with URC systems
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The URC® Home mobile app is a convenient way to control Z-Wave® devices. The URC® Home mobile app for iOS devices is a convenient and simple way to control your Z-Wave® devices while at home or one the go. It allows you to control your smart home devices with the touch of an icon on your mobile phone or tablet. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with URC home automation and control, whether you are relaxing at home, at work, running errands or on vacation. This app works with URC Total Control®, MX HomePro™ and HomeSet™ systems. The app is designed for use with the URC Z-Wave Gateway, a system component that delivers automation and control for thousands of readily available Z-Wave smart home devices. URC systems are installed and maintained by a global network of trained systems integration professionals. URC Home offers a variety of everyday conveniences. View security and surveillance video from your Z-Wave cameras to monitor your front door, property and driveway. Even check on your pets or caregivers when you are not at home. Control interior and exterior Z-Wave lighting such as Vivido® by URC. Lock and unlock your Z-Wave door locks to shut down for the night or to let someone into your home while you are not there. Please visit www.universalremote.com for additional information on URC home automation and control systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass Control at 50% against URC Home's 0%. Compass Control also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). URC Home's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Compass Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Compass Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of URC Home's.
Compass Control ships an update every 3 months, URC Home every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Control | URC Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Key Digital | Universal Remote Control |
Customer experience
Compass Control
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In-app purchases
Compass Control
No in-app purchases
URC Home
No in-app purchases
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