Comparison

Control vs CommandGO

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

CommandGO

Features
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CommandGO is a show-ready music player and lighting trigger for the CommandGO hardware unit. Build cue markers on a waveform, send OSC cues on time, and run your whole show from one clear screen. Highlights: Perform mode: Big GO/STOP, elapsed & remaining timers, show list, and a 3×3 grid of Quick Cues with custom labels and colors. Edit mode: See the waveform, add/rename cue markers, jump to previous/next cues, and fine-tune timing with a simple slider. Precise OSC triggers: Fire cues at markers or tap any Quick Cue—CommandGO sends the OSC message immediately over your local network. Shows & songs: Organize tracks into shows, save markers to disk, and reload your set in seconds. Low-latency feel: Optional latency adjustment to match your environment. Fast and reliable: Works fully offline. No sign-in. No cloud. Just your device and your CommandGO unit. Requirements: Lighting control features require a CommandGO hardware unit on the same local network. OSC is sent via UDP to the IP/port you configure in the app. Privacy: CommandGO does not collect personal data. Settings (like IP/port), shows, and markers are stored locally on your device. Support & Manual: Manual, tips, and hardware purchase: commandgo.net Run the show. Hit GO. CommandGO handles the rest.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
CommandGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CommandGO at every 4 days against Control's every 6 weeks. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, CommandGO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Control versus CommandGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlCommandGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellMark Neisser

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

CommandGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CommandGO free?
CommandGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control or CommandGO have ads?
Neither Control nor CommandGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or CommandGO?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and CommandGO every 4 days. Most recently, Control was updated on June 3, 2026 and CommandGO on September 6, 2026.

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