Comparison

Compass Control vs Cosgrove Hill

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Universal remote functionality
  • Smart home automation
  • AV system control
  • Thermostat control
  • Alarm system control
  • Third-party hardware integration
Features
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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.

About

Cosgrove Hill

Features
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides Cosgrove Hill residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device.

Screenshots

Compass Control4 screens
Cosgrove Hill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass Control at every 3 months against Cosgrove Hill's every 7 months. Compass Control also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

Compass Control ships an update every 3 months, Cosgrove Hill every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Control versus Cosgrove Hill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ControlCosgrove Hill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB193 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKey DigitalElevated Lifestyles Inc

In-app purchases

None

Compass Control

No in-app purchases

None

Cosgrove Hill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Control free?
Compass Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cosgrove Hill free?
Cosgrove Hill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Control or Cosgrove Hill have ads?
Neither Compass Control nor Cosgrove Hill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Control or Cosgrove Hill?
Compass Control ships an update every 3 months, and Cosgrove Hill every 7 months. Most recently, Compass Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cosgrove Hill on November 8, 2026.

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