Control4 vs Scent Better
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Control4
Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.
- All-in-one home screen control
- Customizable favorites and widgets
- Automated routines and scenes
- Multiroom entertainment management
- Live camera views and security alerts
- Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Scent Better
Control your Bluetooth-enabled scent diffusers with this application. Adjust scent intensity and set custom schedules for your home or business.
- Bluetooth scent diffuser control
- Adjust scent intensity
- Set scenting schedules
- Home and business use
- Remote control
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Bluetooth scenting application to control Scent Better diffusers' intensity, and scenting schedule for your home or business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against Scent Better's 1.0. Control4 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). Scent Better's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Control4's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scent Better's.
Control4 ships an update fortnightly, Scent Better every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control4 | Scent Better |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (70 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Snap One, LLC | Scent Better Solutions |
Customer experience
Control4
Scent Better
In-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases
Scent Better
No in-app purchases
