# Harmony® Control vs Max

The clearest difference is rating: Max at 2.4 against Harmony® Control's 1.9. Max also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Harmony® Control's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 280). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Max holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harmony® Control has 2.4K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 25% positive.

Harmony® Control ships an update every 2 months, Max every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmony® Control | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-control/id626853860/reviews) | **[2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **24.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logitech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332300071) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmony® Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-control/id626853860)

Control your entire smart home and entertainment system from your iPhone or iPad. Streamline your life with personalized, one-touch activities that manage lights, blinds, volume, and more. Compatible with a vast range of devices and Logitech Harmony hub-based remotes.

**Highlights:** One-touch multi-device activities, Control entertainment and automation devices, Remote device status checks and adjustments, Custom schedules for device automation, Favorite channels with custom icons, Swipe and tap gestures for control, Control devices in closed cabinets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Comprehensive control
- 🚀 Keeps working for years
- 👍 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable setup process
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during configuration
- Unable to connect to hub
- Loses connection with devices
- Fails to recognize devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back widget support
- Add Apple Watch integration
- Improve Alexa/voice control integration
- Allow more granular control over activities


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmony® Control free?

Harmony® Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Max free?

Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Harmony® Control or Max?

Max is rated higher. Harmony® Control averages 1.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Max averages 2.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do Harmony® Control or Max have ads?

Neither Harmony® Control nor Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harmony® Control or Max?

Harmony® Control ships an update every 2 months, and Max every 5 weeks. Most recently, Harmony® Control was updated on September 25, 2026 and Max on August 16, 2026.

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