# Total Control Mobile vs Josh

The clearest difference is rating: Josh at 4.9 against Total Control Mobile's 2.0. Josh also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 53%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Total Control Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Josh holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Josh has 114 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Total Control Mobile's written reviews are positive against 90% of Josh's.

Total Control Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Josh weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Control Mobile | Josh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-control-mobile/id511075085/reviews) | **[4.9 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/josh-home-intelligence/id1024805681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Remote Control](https://appshunter.io/developer/511075088) | [Josh.ai Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024805680) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Control Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-control-mobile/id511075085)

This application is an older version of a home control system. Users are directed to download a newer version for enhanced features and compatibility. Contact your installer or support for guidance.

**Highlights:** Home control system, Two-way functionality (in newer version), Landscape viewing (in newer version), System hardware pairing, Technical support available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Josh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/josh-home-intelligence/id1024805681)

Control your smart home with an AI-powered platform. Personalize your experience by adjusting settings, creating automations, and accessing devices from anywhere. Enjoy intuitive control through touch, text, and voice commands for the whole family.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart home control, Personalize home intelligence, Create automations and alerts, Access property from anywhere, Intuitive touch, text, and voice commands, Customizable dashboards and interfaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Control Mobile free?

Total Control Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Josh free?

Josh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Total Control Mobile or Josh?

Josh is rated higher. Total Control Mobile averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Josh averages 4.9 from 114 ratings.

### Do Total Control Mobile or Josh have ads?

Neither Total Control Mobile nor Josh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Control Mobile or Josh?

Total Control Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Josh weekly. Most recently, Total Control Mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Josh on August 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*