Total Control Mobile vs Luma View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Control Mobile
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.
- Home control system
- Two-way functionality (in newer version)
- Landscape viewing (in newer version)
- System hardware pairing
- Technical support available
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Your attention please, an exciting, newer version of this app is now available! The new version is called "URC Mobile" and adds additional two-way functionality plus landscape viewing. We encourage you to contact your installer or integration company to see the new features and for more information. They will advise you to download URC Mobile (the new version of this app) and arrange to pair URC Mobile with your current URC system hardware. If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Support group at 800-901-0800.
Luma View
Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.
- HD live viewing (single/split screen)
- Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
- Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
- Push notifications for events
- Customizable grid views
- Snapshot and video recording
- Two-way audio support
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Total Control Mobile at 53% against Luma View's 16%. Total Control Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Total Control Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Luma View every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total Control Mobile | Luma View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Remote Control | Wirepath Home Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
Total Control Mobile
Luma View
In-app purchases
Total Control Mobile
No in-app purchases
Luma View
No in-app purchases
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