# FreeControl vs Task Buddies

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Buddies at none against FreeControl's 8. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeControl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per year. Task Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeControl | Task Buddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 385 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RISCO Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/459033514) | [Coatfire Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804876914) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecontrol/id647710280)

Remotely monitor and control your security system from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Receive intruder alarms with event images for visual verification, view live streaming video from IP cameras, and arm/disarm your system on demand.

**Highlights:** Remote arm/disarm, Intruder alarm notifications, Event image verification, Live IP camera streaming, On-demand video viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus 1 | $21.49 | per year |
| Plus 1 Connect | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus 2 | $42.99 | per year |
| Plus 1 Audio Connect | $48.90 | per year |
| Plus 3 | $64.99 | per year |
| Plus 6 | $85.99 | per year |
| Plus 10 | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus 10+ | $234.99 | per year |


### Task Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddies/id6808410518)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeControl free?

FreeControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Task Buddies free?

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

### Do FreeControl or Task Buddies have ads?

Neither FreeControl nor Task Buddies shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*