Comparison

iControl Web vs C/C++

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

Head to head
About

iControl Web

Control DIY home automation systems and devices via HTTP requests from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Configure custom buttons and layouts using a JSON file for seamless integration with various smart home platforms and IP cameras.

Highlights
  • Control DIY home automation systems
  • Configure custom button layouts with JSON
  • Support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  • Integrates with HomeWizard, Domoticz, and more
  • Control IP cameras and DLNA adapters
  • Trigger IFTTT commands
Features
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Call any URL with an appropriate sized button on any of your devices (iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch). The screens can be configured according to your needs using a json file. The app is ideal for all home automation systems which support http: - i.e. DIY, HomeWizard, PEHA-House-Control-System, PHC, DigitalSTROM, KNX, control4, Domoticz. - It can also be used to control your IP camera (i.e. Mobotix) - Or as a remote control for some HDMI DLNA adapter - The app and watch app can also be used to trigger IFTTT. Follow the configuration manual: https://github.com/sebbu/iControl-Web In summary: Use iTunes file sharing (in Finder) or the Files App to get a sample json file for your configuration (can also be downloaded from GitHub). Name your file gui.json. The sample contains the full structure. You may want to use a json editor. If you have messed up your gui.json, remove it from the App (delete the file) to get a new guiSample.json. You may use http or https for calling a remote command within this App or other known URL schemes to open another App (iPhone/iPad only). Support for self-signed certificates is not includes on purpose. There are many free possibilities to get a certificate of different flavor, i.e. Let’s Encrypt (this is not a recommendation, but it can serve as a starting point for your search). This app can be controlled via its own custom protocol icontrol://. Currently it only supports the execution of a command. (See guiSample.json for an example) iControl does not prompt for a review as it would probably interrupt your workflow. I would really appreciate it if you take the time to leave a review (maybe with a short hint or description which system you are using). Thank you in advance! A big thank you to the company it@business for the support of the update to iOS 13.

About

C/C++

This app is a comprehensive learning tool for C/C++ programming. It offers offline compilation, code editing features, Git integration, and file management for efficient development and learning.

Highlights
  • Offline compilation and execution
  • Code templates and autocompletion
  • Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee
  • LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • Multi-file search and formatting
  • Customizable interface and themes
Features
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【offline compilation and local execution】, Git fetching, iCloud storage, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) (^.^) Enjoy colorful learning materials at your fingertips and run examples while learning, making it easy to understand and efficient. (^.^) Enjoy code templates, autocomplate, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, multi-line comments, code formatting, making development more convenient. (^.^) Enjoy easy iCloud storage and multi-device synchronization for efficient collaboration. (^.^) Get source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub with Git. (^.^) Connect to your LAN or Bluetooth and efficiently transfer files via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) Use the built-in browser to easily search for learning materials. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. (^.^) Open files in C, CPP, txt, PDF, CHM, MP3, M4V, zip, GIF, PNG, HTML, PY, doc, and other formats from the file system. (^.^) Create folders, files, move files, import files, import photos, import videos, generate audio and video, compress files, and control file sorting from the file system. (^.^) Use gestures like 【left and right swipe】 to switch interfaces quickly and easily. (^.^) Adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for a more comfortable reading experience. (^.^) Customize background images, background colors, text colors, Key colors, shadows, text fonts, text size, background animations, interface transition animations, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. (^.^) Generate QR codes for C/C++ scripts and learning materials at your leisure, and scan them to access the scripts and learning materials. (^.^) Share C/C++ scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code Templates - The contents of a new file will be copied from the code template. For any questions or suggestions, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159 WeChat: 1301367159

Screenshots

iControl Web2 screens
C/C++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iControl Web at none against C/C++'s 7. iControl Web also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). C/C++'s advantage is ratings volume (347 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. C/C++ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iControl Web asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iControl Web against 4.5 for C/C++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C/C++ has 347 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of iControl Web's written reviews are positive against 86% of C/C++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, C/C++ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iControl Web versus C/C++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControl WebC/C++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better4.5 (347 ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better86.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12347 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB88 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSebastian Bub Software Distribution小文 黄

Customer experience

iControl Web

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.5%

C/C++

All ratings342 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%

Bugs and requests

iControl Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

C/C++

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior with control flow statements (e.g., switch, if)
  • Random crashes and loss of unsaved code
  • Issues with keyboard input and integration
  • Compatibility problems on older or smaller devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for importing/exporting code files
  • Improve search and replace functionality
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Provide more compiler settings and customization options
  • Add support for additional programming languages

In-app purchases

None

iControl Web

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

C/C++

One-time7
  • Autocomplete$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$1.99

Questions

Is iControl Web free?
iControl Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C/C++ free?
C/C++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iControl Web or C/C++?
iControl Web is rated higher. iControl Web averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while C/C++ averages 4.5 from 347 ratings.
Do iControl Web or C/C++ have ads?
Neither iControl Web nor C/C++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControl Web or C/C++?
iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, and C/C++ every 5 months. Most recently, iControl Web was updated on November 9, 2026 and C/C++ on November 6, 2026.

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