Comparison

Control vs Ente Locker

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

Ente Locker

Securely store and manage your most important documents, credentials, and notes with end-to-end encryption. Share sensitive information privately with trusted contacts and set up emergency handoffs for critical data.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted storage
  • Store IDs and documents
  • Secure notes
  • Private sharing
  • Emergency data handoff
  • Open source
Features
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Ente Locker is a secure vault for life’s essentials - your most important documents and credentials - protected with end-to-end encryption. STORE WHAT MATTERS • IDs and personal documents • Financial records and important paperwork • Credentials and recovery details • Secure notes SHARE PRIVATELY Share specific items with trusted people, on your terms. EMERGENCY HANDOFF Set up trusted contacts so the right information can be passed on automatically when it’s needed most. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your data is encrypted with your keys before it leaves your device, so only you can access it. Ente’s architecture and source code have been audited by Cure53. Open source. No ads.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
Ente Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ente Locker at 15.1 against Control's 17. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 5.0 for Control against 4.9 for Ente Locker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Ente Locker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Control versus Ente Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlEnte Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellEnte Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Control

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

Ente Locker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

Ente Locker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ente Locker free?
Ente Locker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control or Ente Locker?
Control is rated higher. Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ente Locker averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Control or Ente Locker have ads?
Neither Control nor Ente Locker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or Ente Locker?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ente Locker monthly. Most recently, Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ente Locker on September 30, 2026.

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