Total Control Mobile vs Control4
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.
Control4
Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.
- All-in-one home screen control
- Customizable favorites and widgets
- Automated routines and scenes
- Multiroom entertainment management
- Live camera views and security alerts
- Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against Total Control Mobile's 2.0. Control4 also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Total Control Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 18.0). 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.
Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 70 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Total Control Mobile's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Total Control Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total Control Mobile | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) | 3.6 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 39.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Remote Control | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
Total Control Mobile
Control4
In-app purchases
Total Control Mobile
No in-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases








