Comparison

eTouch App vs uControl

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

Head to head

About

eTouch App

Features

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Get anytime, anywhere remote access to your eelectron "eTouch" touch panels from your iPhone. Supports the TP43I11, TP43M11, TP43I21, TP70xx and TP10xx models. Both direct (LAN) connection and cloud-based operation are supported; no additional configuration required. Communications are fully encrypted and 100% secure.

About

uControl

Features

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Modern and simple, an uncomplicated and user-friendly universal control system with a selection of intuitively designed interfaces to put users confidently in control, free from the overwhelm of technology. uControl is the companion app for HDA devices that feature the uOS operating system, such as certain models of MHUB and Zone/Connect Processors (look out for the "uControl INSIDE" badge). uControl is compatible with virtually any AV device, offering versatile control options— including WiFi (IP), infrared (IR), and HDMI-CEC. It elevates your smart home experience by automating everyday tasks with "smart automations." These one-touch activities simplify routines, streamline device interactions, and eliminate repetitive or complex control functions.

Screenshots

eTouch App4 screens

uControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl at fortnightly against eTouch App's every 14 months. uControl also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eTouch App ships an update every 14 months, uControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

eTouch App versus uControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	eTouch App	uControl
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 14 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13
Further details — not scored
Size	106 MB	43 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Eelectron Spa	HDConnectivity

In-app purchases

None

eTouch App

No in-app purchases

None

uControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTouch App free?

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

Is uControl free?

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

Do eTouch App or uControl have ads?

Neither eTouch App nor uControl shows ads.

Which is updated more often, eTouch App or uControl?

eTouch App ships an update every 14 months, and uControl fortnightly. Most recently, eTouch App was updated on October 16, 2026 and uControl on October 7, 2026.