Comparison

Total Control Mobile vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Home control system
  • Two-way functionality (in newer version)
  • Landscape viewing (in newer version)
  • System hardware pairing
  • Technical support available
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Total Control Mobile4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Total Control Mobile versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Control MobileControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings670 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Remote ControlSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Total Control Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

Total Control Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Control Mobile free?
Total Control Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Control Mobile or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. Total Control Mobile averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Total Control Mobile or Control4 have ads?
Neither Total Control Mobile nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Control Mobile or Control4?
Total Control Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Total Control Mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Control4 on September 25, 2026.

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