Comparison

ControlPlus2 vs Desk Days HQ

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

Head to head
About

ControlPlus2

Manage your Orisec intruder alarm system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Gain complete visibility, receive real-time notifications, and control multiple sites with an intuitive interface. Secure login options ensure quick and safe access to your system's status and events.

Highlights
  • Remote system access
  • Biometric login
  • Multi-site control
  • Arm/disarm alarm
  • Real-time notifications
  • Zone status monitoring
  • Device control
Features
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The ControlPlus2 app gives users full access to their Orisec intruder alarm system, anytime, anywhere. ControlPlus2 is for people who want complete visibility of their system, allowing total operational control, system event notifications and monitoring from anywhere in the world. With the Orisec ControlPlus2 app you can: • Remotely and securely access your Orisec intruder alarm system from your phone or tablet. • Use biometric fingerprint and face recognition to login for quick and secure access to your app. • Access and control multiple protected sites, like your home and your office. • Arm, disarm or part arm any of your alarm systems through a simple intuitive interface. • Receive real time notifications from all your monitored sites directly to your phone or tablet. • View notification history from each monitored site. • View the real time status and recent activity of each monitored zone. • View all or selected event types from the system event log. • View zone activity history. • Turn on or off devices connected to the remote-controlled outputs. • Use the virtual remote keypad to operate your alarm system. • Get context sensitive help to guide you through the app features and functions. • Use the dedicated Density Fog screen for diagnostics and remote control of their fog machines. • Select dark or light colour themes with the option of full customisation.

About

Desk Days HQ

Features
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Desk Days HQ is a simple planner for hybrid working. Track the days you spend in the office and at home, stay on top of your attendance target, and keep your annual leave balanced across the year. TRACK YOUR DAYS • Mark each day as office, home or leave — nothing is assumed until you decide. • See your month at a glance on a clean calendar, and set several days at once. HIT YOUR TARGET • Set your office target as days per week or a percentage of the month. • Choose how part-days are rounded, with plain-language examples. • Watch your monthly progress and see where you're projected to finish. BALANCE ACROSS MONTHS • An Annual Attendance Balance shows how far ahead of or behind your target you are, with a clear confirmed figure and a projected month-end forecast. MANAGE LEAVE • Keep a live balance of annual leave, bank holidays, purchased and carried-over days. • Track leave in days or hours — allowances convert automatically. STAY IN CONTROL • Optional reminders for office days and behind-target warnings. • Export your record to CSV. • Your data stays on your device. Whether your employer asks for two days a week or 50% a month, Desk Days HQ helps you plan ahead and prove you're on track.

Screenshots

ControlPlus24 screens
Desk Days HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Desk Days HQ at every 3 days against ControlPlus2's every 3 months. ControlPlus2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ControlPlus2 ships an update every 3 months, Desk Days HQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
ControlPlus2 versus Desk Days HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlPlus2Desk Days HQ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GalbraithGavin McNamee

In-app purchases

None

ControlPlus2

No in-app purchases

None

Desk Days HQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ControlPlus2 free?
ControlPlus2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desk Days HQ free?
Desk Days HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ControlPlus2 or Desk Days HQ have ads?
Neither ControlPlus2 nor Desk Days HQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ControlPlus2 or Desk Days HQ?
ControlPlus2 ships an update every 3 months, and Desk Days HQ every 3 days. Most recently, ControlPlus2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Desk Days HQ on October 2, 2026.

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