Comparison

iControl Web vs My Cloud OS 5

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

My Cloud OS 5

Organize and back up content from multiple devices to your private network storage. Access, share, and collaborate on files remotely without costly subscriptions. Enjoy an optimized media experience for photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Automatic backups from multiple devices
  • Remote file access from anywhere
  • Easy content sharing and collaboration
  • Organize photos and videos into albums
  • Stream movies and music to devices
Features
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Introducing My Cloud OS 5 Welcome to our fresh new My Cloud NAS software ecosystem featuring our latest security updates for enhanced data privacy, improved stability and reliability, a modern mobile and web app experience, and improved photo/video viewing and sharing capabilities. My Cloud OS 5 helps you easily back up and organize high volumes of content from multiple computers, smartphones, and tablets on your My Cloud NAS, on your own private network, and without costly subscriptions. Use the mobile or web app to remotely access and share files, photos and videos you save on your My Cloud NAS from anywhere with an Internet connection. COLLECT YOUR CONTENT IN ONE PLACE Set up automatic backups to save content from your multiple devices on your private My Cloud NAS. And with your files, photos, and videos organized in one place on your own network, you can easily streamline access to manage your projects and optimize workflows. ACCESS REMOTELY The My Cloud OS 5 mobile app makes your content available to your smartphone or tablet with an Internet connection, whether you’re at home or away. Stop lugging around external drives when you travel and simply access your important files with your smartphone or tablet. EASY SHARING AND COLLABORATION Easily share content with friends, family, and colleagues, or invite them to access your My Cloud NAS for seamless collaboration. My Cloud OS 5 makes it easy to share high-res photos and videos, a single file, or an entire folder using your smartphone or tablet. OPTIMIZED MULTI-MEDIA EXPERIENCE My Cloud OS 5 delivers a beautiful photo and video viewing experience, so you get the most out of your multi-media library. • Better Photo Viewing and Sharing: Preview RAW and HEIC photos before sending. Create albums to collect and organize photos for projects, special events, or just memories you want to share. Then, you can invite others to view or even add in their own photos. • Sharper Video Sharing: Share high-quality video with friends, family or clients without compromising on resolution. • Smooth Streaming: Download the Twonky Server or Plex Media Server to smoothly stream movies and music playlists stored on your My Cloud NAS to your TV, home entertainment system or mobile device. Key App Features: - Easily back up and organize high volumes of content from multiple smartphones and tablets on your private My Cloud NAS - Remotely access all the content saved on your private My Cloud NAS without costly subscriptions - Share high-res photos and videos, a single file, or an entire folder using your smartphone or tablet - Create an Album so you can easily share photos and videos with colleagues, clients, or family - Smoothly stream movies and music playlists stored on your My Cloud NAS to your mobile device For more information on Western Digital’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy please visit: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/vulnerability-disclosure-policy

Screenshots

iControl Web2 screens
My Cloud OS 54 screens

Verdict

The call

iControl Web and My Cloud OS 5 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of iControl Web's written reviews are positive against 51% of My Cloud OS 5's. iControl Web also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). My Cloud OS 5's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, 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

My Cloud OS 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cloud OS 5 has 16K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of iControl Web's written reviews are positive against 51% of My Cloud OS 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, My Cloud OS 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iControl Web versus My Cloud OS 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControl WebMy Cloud OS 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)4.8 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1216K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSebastian Bub Software DistributionWestern Digital Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

iControl Web

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

My Cloud OS 5

All ratings15,536 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative40.1%

Bugs and requests

iControl Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Cloud OS 5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and login issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable remote connectivity
  • Slow or incomplete file indexing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to download/save files offline
  • Improved file browsing and search
  • Folder-level backup options
  • Better media organization and playback
  • More flexible access and sharing controls

In-app purchases

None

iControl Web

No in-app purchases

None

My Cloud OS 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iControl Web free?
iControl Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Cloud OS 5 free?
My Cloud OS 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iControl Web or My Cloud OS 5?
My Cloud OS 5 is rated higher. iControl Web averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while My Cloud OS 5 averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.
Do iControl Web or My Cloud OS 5 have ads?
Neither iControl Web nor My Cloud OS 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControl Web or My Cloud OS 5?
iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, and My Cloud OS 5 every 2 months. Most recently, iControl Web was updated on October 21, 2026 and My Cloud OS 5 on October 29, 2026.

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