Comparison

Control vs Easy Shortcut Key

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

Easy Shortcut Key

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This is a collection of shortcut keys that can be easily viewed on a smartphone. It mainly features AI functions. More shortcut keys are being added with updates. You can also use KeyboardGW to input actual keys. To use KeyboardGW, all you need is M5Stack's AtomS3 Lite and burn it with M5Bunner. M5Bunner can be downloaded from the M5Stack website. Set the device to AtomS3 and search for KeyboardGW. If you have any requests, please post an issue at https://github.com/NW-Lab/EasyShortcutKey.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
Easy Shortcut Key3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Shortcut Key at every 8 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, Easy Shortcut Key every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Control versus Easy Shortcut Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlEasy Shortcut Key
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellYasushi Tauchi

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

Easy Shortcut Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Shortcut Key free?
Easy Shortcut Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control or Easy Shortcut Key have ads?
Neither Control nor Easy Shortcut Key shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or Easy Shortcut Key?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Easy Shortcut Key every 8 days. Most recently, Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and Easy Shortcut Key on September 17, 2026.

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