Comparison

MIPC vs Control

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

Head to head
About

MIPC

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive immediate alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Remote intelligent video recording
  • Real-time notification and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Real-time alarm and information push
Features
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MIPC is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. MIPC Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam for 30 days loop record , monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams for 30 days loop record , monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams for 30 days loop record , monthly price is $ 20.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select MIPC subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://mipcm.com/eula/mipc/index.html

About

Control

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

Highlights
  • HTTP Server capabilities
  • Bluetooth MIDI control
  • Multi-protocol command sending
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Action chaining
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Control-It turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized command center for everything on your network. Toggle your lights, open your garage, send HTTP requests, or dispatch MIDI messages—all with a single tap and zero extra hardware. Now with HTTP Server capabilities, MIDI sessions and MIDI input and a Bluetooth MIDI Bridge, Control-It is more powerful than ever. What You Can Do - NEW: HTTP Server: Turn your device into a powerful server to trigger actions remotely via simple HTTP requests. - NEW: MIDI Engine: Seamlessly connect and control Bluetooth MIDI devices without cables. - NEW: Bluetooth Bridge: Not on the same WIFI network as your other devices? Setup a Bluetooth Bridge and control devices without WIFI. - Collaborative Grids: Sync grids instantly with your team. Real-time collaboration is now faster and more reliable. - Multi-Protocol Control: Fire commands over HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, and MIDI. - Grid Builder: Create custom layouts for fast, organized control. - Chain Actions: Trigger entire sequences of commands with a single button press. - Smart Responses: Parse & display HTTP responses using JSONPath rules. Why You’ll Love It - Fresh New Look: A modernized, sleek user interface designed for clarity and ease of use. - 100% Free: No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no "Pro" tiers. Every feature is yours, forever. - Instant: Commands leave the phone the moment you tap. - Adaptable: Mix protocols, layouts, and workflows to fit shows, studios, and living rooms alike. - Mobile-First: Built for dark stages, full hands, and those who need reliable tools on the go. - Community-Driven: Upload your grids and actions to the "Shop" or find new ones made by others in the community. Grow with Us Control-It was born backstage, between camera cuts, lighting cues, and last-minute changes. It’s created by a Production Director and made for anyone who needs tools that simply work. Have an idea? Email the Developer with your requests. Privacy Policy: https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/terms.html

Screenshots

MIPC4 screens
Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control at 5.0 against MIPC's 2.1. Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). MIPC's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. MIPC sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIPC has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIPC ships an update fortnightly, Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MIPC versus Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIPCControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Fujikam Industry Development Co.,Ltd.Micah Crandell

Customer experience

MIPC

All ratings2,197 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative70.3%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral14.8%
Negative68.7%

Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MIPC

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Inability to add new devices
  • Time zone and date/time issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Incompatibility with newer devices and OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bulk delete option for recordings
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Better video playback controls
  • Improved cloud storage and management

Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MIPC

Subscriptions7
  • 1cam 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$6.991 Month
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  • 4cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • 8cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$20.991 Month
One-time4
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
Show 1 more
  • 30-day cycle 1 year service$69.99
None

Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIPC free?
MIPC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIPC or Control?
Control is rated higher. MIPC averages 2.1 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Control averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MIPC or Control have ads?
Neither MIPC nor Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIPC or Control?
MIPC ships an update fortnightly, and Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, MIPC was updated on September 22, 2026 and Control on June 3, 2026.

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