Comparison

eDIN+ 2 vs uControl

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

Head to head
About

eDIN+ 2

Features
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The eDIN+ App allows you to monitor and control your eDIN+ lighting system. View the areas and scenes defined in your eDIN+ lighting system. Control your lights using the scenes or the individual lighting channels. Redefine the lighting scenes by adjusting and saving the lighting levels of individual channels. This app includes support for accessing multiple NPU modules and Mode Lighting Remote service. Works with the eDIN+ Lighting Control System and requires NPU Firmware version 2.4+ to operate. Please contact your Local Distributor or Mode Lighting Support Team for details on available firmware upgrades.

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 optionsβ€” 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

eDIN+ 24 screens
uControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl at fortnightly against eDIN+ 2's every 22 months. uControl also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDIN+ 2 ships an update every 22 months, uControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
eDIN+ 2 versus uControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDIN+ 2uControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS15.013 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMode Lighting LtdHDConnectivity

In-app purchases

None

eDIN+ 2

No in-app purchases

None

uControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eDIN+ 2 free?
eDIN+ 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is uControl free?
uControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eDIN+ 2 or uControl have ads?
Neither eDIN+ 2 nor uControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eDIN+ 2 or uControl?
eDIN+ 2 ships an update every 22 months, and uControl fortnightly. Most recently, eDIN+ 2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and uControl on October 7, 2026.

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