Comparison

Control vs RouteEffect Pro

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

Head to head
About

Control

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

Highlights
  • HTTP Server capabilities
  • Bluetooth MIDI control
  • Multi-protocol command sending
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Action chaining
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Control-It turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized command center for everything on your network. Toggle your lights, open your garage, send HTTP requests, or dispatch MIDI messages—all with a single tap and zero extra hardware. Now with HTTP Server capabilities, MIDI sessions and MIDI input and a Bluetooth MIDI Bridge, Control-It is more powerful than ever. What You Can Do - NEW: HTTP Server: Turn your device into a powerful server to trigger actions remotely via simple HTTP requests. - NEW: MIDI Engine: Seamlessly connect and control Bluetooth MIDI devices without cables. - NEW: Bluetooth Bridge: Not on the same WIFI network as your other devices? Setup a Bluetooth Bridge and control devices without WIFI. - Collaborative Grids: Sync grids instantly with your team. Real-time collaboration is now faster and more reliable. - Multi-Protocol Control: Fire commands over HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, and MIDI. - Grid Builder: Create custom layouts for fast, organized control. - Chain Actions: Trigger entire sequences of commands with a single button press. - Smart Responses: Parse & display HTTP responses using JSONPath rules. Why You’ll Love It - Fresh New Look: A modernized, sleek user interface designed for clarity and ease of use. - 100% Free: No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no "Pro" tiers. Every feature is yours, forever. - Instant: Commands leave the phone the moment you tap. - Adaptable: Mix protocols, layouts, and workflows to fit shows, studios, and living rooms alike. - Mobile-First: Built for dark stages, full hands, and those who need reliable tools on the go. - Community-Driven: Upload your grids and actions to the "Shop" or find new ones made by others in the community. Grow with Us Control-It was born backstage, between camera cuts, lighting cues, and last-minute changes. It’s created by a Production Director and made for anyone who needs tools that simply work. Have an idea? Email the Developer with your requests. Privacy Policy: https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/terms.html

About

RouteEffect Pro

This app provides professional control for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. It offers intuitive routing management, real-time switching, and customization options for various video production environments. A one-time purchase grants lifetime access to its powerful features.

Highlights
  • Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohub support
  • Multiple routing views (Button, Split, List, Wheel, Crosspoint)
  • Real-time switching with instant feedback
  • Locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows
  • Virtual outputs for grouping
  • Customizable input/output labels and colors
  • Offline simulator for testing configurations
Features
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RouteEffect Pro is the ultimate controller for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. RouteEffect Pro is engineered for professionals who need fast, reliable, and intuitive control of their video routing infrastructure.  RouteEffect Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. If you prefer a subscription-based option, a separate version of RouteEffect is available on the App Store. Whether you’re in a control room, on location, or managing multiple video hubs across a facility, RouteEffect Pro delivers instant responsiveness, reliability, and powerful features such as: • Support for Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohubs from the Videohub Mini 4x2 12G all the way to the massive Videohub 120x120 12G • Multiple routing views, including Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint • Real-time switching with instant feedback • Support for locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows • Virtual outputs lets you group multiple outputs into one • Customize your inputs and outputs with icons, colors, and labels • Simulator lets you test out hardware and configurations while offline • Native support for iPhone, iPad, and macOS with syncing via iCloud • Picture-in-Picture mode to maintain router control in the background RouteEffect Pro is perfect for: • Live events • Streaming studios • Broadcast environments • Post-production workflows Take command of your video routing infrastructure with these powerful features in RouteEffect Pro: • Run an unlimited number of simulators or entries • Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint routing management views • Group multiple outputs into a single virtual output • Fire salvos with presets • Create external Multiview windows for real-time visualization of your routes • Automate with Shortcuts • Picture-in-Picture dashboard • Export and import of video router metadata ---- Blackmagic Design and Videohub are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
RouteEffect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control at Free against RouteEffect Pro's $249.99. Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Control is free to download; RouteEffect Pro costs $249.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, RouteEffect Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control versus RouteEffect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlRouteEffect Pro
PriceFree — better$249.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellAdam Tow

Customer experience

Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RouteEffect Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

RouteEffect Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteEffect Pro free?
RouteEffect Pro costs $249.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control or RouteEffect Pro?
Control is rated higher. Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RouteEffect Pro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Control or RouteEffect Pro have ads?
Neither Control nor RouteEffect Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or RouteEffect Pro?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and RouteEffect Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Control was updated on June 3, 2026 and RouteEffect Pro on September 24, 2026.

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