Comparison

Control vs Video & Image Converter

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

Video & Image Converter

This app is a comprehensive media toolkit for converting, compressing, and editing image, audio, and video files. It offers a wide range of tools, including batch processing, smart compression, and AI-powered features, all processed locally on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Image conversion (JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF)
  • Audio conversion and editing (M4A, WAV, MP3)
  • Video conversion, compression, and editing
  • AI image upscaler and background remover
  • Batch image processing
  • QR code generator and OCR text extraction
Features
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Video & Image Converter is the all-in-one media toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Convert, compress, and edit files in seconds. — everything is processed locally on your device. Your files never leave your phone. IMAGE CONVERSION Convert JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF. Batch convert up to 20 images at once with resize and quality controls. AUDIO CONVERSION Convert between M4A, WAV, AAC, AIFF, CAF, and MP3. Trim audio directly in the converter. Merge and split audio clips. VIDEO TOOLS • Convert between video formats (MP4, MOV, M4V) • Compress video while preserving quality • Smart Compress — set a target file size (1 MB, 25 MB, etc.) • Video to GIF • Trim video with frame-accurate timeline • Change speed (0.25x to 4x) • Reverse, rotate, and crop video • Merge multiple clips • Stabilize shaky footage • Extract, remove, or add audio tracks IMAGE TOOLS • Background remover — one tap • AI image upscaler with before/after preview • Resize image to exact dimensions • Edit image — crop, rotate, filters & adjustments • Add text or image watermark • Social media resize (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) • QR code generator • OCR text extraction • Collage maker with custom layouts DOCUMENT TOOLS • Images to PDF • PDF to images • Document Scanner FILES APP INTEGRATION Converted files are saved directly to the Files app for easy access. WHY VIDEO & IMAGE CONVERTER? • All processing happens on-device — no uploads, no cloud • Works fully offline • No account required • Fast, clean interface

Screenshots

Control4 screens
Video & Image Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video & Image Converter at weekly against Control's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 5.0 for Control against 5.0 for Video & Image Converter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Video & Image Converter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Control versus Video & Image Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlVideo & Image Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellSefik Akin

Customer experience

Control

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

Video & Image Converter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

Video & Image Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video & Image Converter free?
Video & Image Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control or Video & Image Converter?
Control and Video & Image Converter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Control or Video & Image Converter have ads?
Neither Control nor Video & Image Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or Video & Image Converter?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video & Image Converter weekly. Most recently, Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Video & Image Converter on October 24, 2026.

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