MIPC vs Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- HTTP Server capabilities
- Bluetooth MIDI control
- Multi-protocol command sending
- Customizable grid layouts
- Action chaining
- Real-time collaboration
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MIPC sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
MIPC ships an update fortnightly, Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIPC | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Fujikam Industry Development Co.,Ltd. | Micah Crandell |
Customer experience
MIPC
Control
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
MIPC
- 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
- 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
- 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
- 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
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- 30-day cycle 1 year service$69.99
Control
No in-app purchases









