Comparison

Carrier SmartHome vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Carrier SmartHome

Control your home's comfort remotely with this app. Adjust temperature, set custom schedules, monitor energy usage, and receive important alerts. It offers a personalized and efficient way to manage your home's climate.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature and humidity control
  • Customizable smart schedules
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Real-time system alerts
  • Personalized comfort settings
Features
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Carrier SmartHome is your go-to app for managing and personalizing your home’s comfort experience! With a sleek, intuitive design and enhanced features, Carrier SmartHome makes it easier than ever to control your compatible Carrier system remotely, set customized schedules, monitor energy use, and get real-time alerts to ensure your home is always just the way you like it. Key Features: • Remote Control: Adjust temperature, humidity, and settings from anywhere. • Smart Schedules: Create custom schedules to match your routine and save on energy costs. • Energy Insights: Track usage trends to optimize efficiency. • Real-Time Alerts: Receive notifications if anything needs attention, from filter changes to unexpected system performance. With Carrier SmartHome, we’re redefining what home comfort means. Download now and enjoy complete control at your fingertips! This app is compatible with iPhone iOS 15.1 or later.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Carrier SmartHome4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

Carrier SmartHome and Control4 both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Control4's written reviews are positive against 11% of Carrier SmartHome's. Control4 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Carrier SmartHome's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 72) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Carrier SmartHome against 3.5 for Control4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrier SmartHome has 2.5K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Carrier SmartHome's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Carrier SmartHome versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarrier SmartHomeControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2.5K ratings) — better3.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better72
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrier CorporationSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Carrier SmartHome

All ratings2,529 ratings
Positive60.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative34.5%
Written reviews683 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative77.3%

Control4

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Carrier SmartHome

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Operating status not in sync with wall controller
  • Notifications don't work or are delayed
  • AQI data is inaccurate for user's location
  • Temperature changes not reflected in app
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  • Compatibility issues with iOS 18.3.1 update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show system operating status (heating, cooling)
  • Display energy consumption details
  • Add more temperature schedule options
  • Integrate with Apple HomeKit
  • Show outside temperature measured by the system

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carrier SmartHome

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carrier SmartHome free?
Carrier SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carrier SmartHome or Control4?
Carrier SmartHome is rated higher. Carrier SmartHome averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do Carrier SmartHome or Control4 have ads?
Neither Carrier SmartHome nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carrier SmartHome or Control4?
Carrier SmartHome ships an update fortnightly, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Carrier SmartHome was updated on October 18, 2026 and Control4 on October 21, 2026.

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