Control4 vs Own Day
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.
Own Day
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You probably already know what you want more of in your life. Better health. Stronger relationships. Progress on an important goal. More joy. More peace of mind. The hard part is making space for those things consistently. Own Day helps you decide what matters most and turn it into meaningful action every day. How Own Day works Choose the areas of life that deserve your attention right now—whether you want to build healthier habits, strengthen relationships, learn a new skill or make progress towards an important goal. Then decide what actions will help move those areas forward. Some are actions you want to repeat over time, such as exercising, learning a new language or reviewing your finances. Others are one-time steps that move your life forward, such as booking an annual health check-up, planning a trip or reconnecting with an old friend. Each day, choose a few actions that feel meaningful, realistic and possible within your schedule. Complete them whenever they fit naturally into your day. At the end of the day, take a couple of minutes to reflect. There is no pressure to do everything and no expectation of perfect days. The goal is simply to keep returning to what matters and take one or two meaningful steps whenever you can. Over time, those actions begin to add up. You build habits that support the person you want to become. Important goals stop feeling permanently out of reach. You become more aware of where your attention is going and more confident in your ability to follow through. Own Day helps you look back on your progress, notice patterns, reflect on what is working and celebrate meaningful milestones through personal rewards. Features • Choose the areas of life that matter most right now • Build lasting habits through small, consistent actions • Move important personal goals forward with one-time actions • Add actions to your calendar and make space for your plans • Reflect on your day and leave a note for tomorrow • Track your progress and recognize meaningful patterns • Create personal rewards that motivate you • Get support and encouragement from people you trust Whether you are rebuilding routines, navigating change, pursuing a personal goal or simply trying to make more room for what matters, Own Day helps you act on the life you want instead of continually postponing it. Own Day is currently complimentary to use. There’s never been a better time to build the life you want, one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Own Day at 15.1 against Control4's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Control4 | Own Day |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Snap One, LLC | Own Day Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases
Own Day
No in-app purchases









