Comparison

ClareHome vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

ClareHome

Manage your smart home security and connected devices remotely. Personalize your experience with custom dashboards and widgets. Control lighting, locks, thermostats, and more with intuitive app features and voice assistant integration.

Highlights
  • Remote access to smart home system
  • Personalized user dashboards
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
  • Customizable scenes and schedules
  • Automation capabilities
  • Compatibility with hundreds of smart devices
Features
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Welcome to your new smart and secure home! The ClareHome App gives your family remote access to your ClareOne system, allowing you to manage security, see the status of your connected smart devices, and control smart home features. The app can be fully personalized by each member of the family to fit their lifestyle and preferences. ClareOne supports hundreds of popular devices that can be controlled from your ClareHome App. From smart locks and garage door openers to thermostats, speakers, lighting, and many more. Your smart home is just a tap away. Features: • With the Favorites screen, each user can fully customize device control tiles and specialty widgets such as security, scenes, lights, and thermostats. • Did we mention widgets? You can add quick access widgets to your smartphone home screen, giving you quick access to your favorite device in the ClareHome App. • Add popular voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for voice-enabled controls of your smart home features. • Create custom scenes to control multiple devices at once. • Add schedules to automate your life, from ensuring the garage is closed at night, to setting the temperature when you come home from work. • Create powerful automations that can turn your lights on when you open the door. • Custom notifications can be created that alert you about important events. • Works with popular devices from brands like SONOS, HEOS, Chamberlain, Lutron, Philips Hue, Jasco, Yale, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Overhead Garage Door, Ecobee, Honeywell, Schlage, Kwikset, and more!

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

ClareHome4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ClareHome at 4.7 against Control4's 3.6. ClareHome also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 70) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

ClareHome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClareHome has 1.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of ClareHome's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClareHome ships an update every 3 months, Control4 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ClareHome versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClareHomeControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClare ControlsSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

ClareHome

All ratings1,400 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative57.1%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

ClareHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices frequently going offline
  • Thermostat controls not working as expected
  • Security system arm/disarm issues
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Live video feed support for all cameras
  • Customizable app interface
  • Better integration with third-party smart home platforms

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ClareHome

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClareHome free?
ClareHome 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, ClareHome or Control4?
ClareHome is rated higher. ClareHome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do ClareHome or Control4 have ads?
Neither ClareHome nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClareHome or Control4?
ClareHome ships an update every 3 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, ClareHome was updated on October 16, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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