Control vs Home Maintenance Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HTTP Server capabilities
- Bluetooth MIDI control
- Multi-protocol command sending
- Customizable grid layouts
- Action chaining
- Real-time collaboration
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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
Home Maintenance Log
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NEW: AI Warranty Scanner — tap the camera icon, point at any warranty card, and Gemini AI reads it for you. Model number, expiry date, and provider filled in seconds. No typing, no mistakes, no expired warranties slipping through the cracks. Your home has a hundred things that need maintenance. FixLog remembers all of them — so you don't have to. FixLog is the home maintenance tracker that logs every repair, schedules every service task, tracks warranties, and reminds you before things break. Whether you own a house, condo, or rental property, FixLog keeps your home's complete maintenance history in one place. --- WHY FIXLOG --- The difference between proactive maintenance and reactive repair is thousands of dollars. A $200 HVAC tune-up prevents a $5,000 compressor replacement. A $50 gutter cleaning prevents $10,000 in water damage. FixLog helps you stay proactive. Set it up once. Get reminded when maintenance is due. Log what you've done. Never let a warranty expire without knowing it. --- KEY FEATURES --- COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE LOG Log every repair, service call, and DIY project. Record what was done, when, by whom, and how much it cost. Add photos of receipts, before/after shots, or serial numbers. Your home's complete maintenance history — searchable and organized. SMART MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Set recurring reminders for HVAC filters, gutter cleaning, water heater flushes, smoke detectors, roof inspections, dryer vents, and dozens more. FixLog reminds you before things break — not after. WARRANTY TRACKING Log warranties for every appliance, system, and repair. Record warranty start dates, end dates, coverage details, and claim contact info. Get alerted before warranties expire so you can schedule covered repairs in time. ORGANIZE BY ROOM & SYSTEM Categorize entries by room (kitchen, bathroom, garage, exterior) or by system (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, appliances). Find any maintenance record instantly. DOCUMENT VAULT Store receipts, warranty cards, manuals, and invoices right inside FixLog. Snap a photo, pick from your library, or import a PDF — everything is linked to the appliance or service record it belongs to. Receipt OCR reads key details automatically. STARTER TASK TEMPLATES Add an appliance and FixLog suggests a maintenance schedule. HVAC filters, water heater flushes, dryer vent cleaning — pick the tasks that apply and they're set up with the right frequency instantly. COMPLETION TRACKING Every time you mark a task done, FixLog records it. See your full completion history for any task — proof that maintenance was performed, useful for warranty claims and home resale. COST TRACKING See how much you've spent on home maintenance — by category, by room, by year. Understand where your money goes. Budget for upcoming maintenance based on historical costs. --- PERFECT FOR --- - First-time homeowners learning the basics - Landlords managing multiple properties - Real estate investors tracking upkeep costs - Anyone selling a home (records increase buyer confidence) --- FEATURES AT A GLANCE --- - Log repairs, services, and DIY projects - Document vault for receipts, warranties, and manuals - Recurring maintenance reminders - Starter task templates per appliance category - Warranty tracking with expiration alerts - Task completion history - Organize by room or system - Cost tracking - Multiple property support - iCloud sync — your data stays private --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION --- FixLog Pro is available as an optional subscription: - Monthly: $3.99/month - Yearly: $29.99/year (save 37%) - Lifetime: $49.99 (one-time purchase) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://fixlog.byalif.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fixlog.byalif.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control at none against Home Maintenance Log's 3. Home Maintenance Log's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Home Maintenance Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Home Maintenance Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control | Home Maintenance Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Micah Crandell | Saroar Khandoker |
In-app purchases
Control
No in-app purchases
Home Maintenance Log
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99









