Comparison

Control4 for OS 2 vs Josh

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Control4 for OS 2

Transform your smart home devices into a unified command center. Control audio, video, lighting, climate, security, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Access your system remotely with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Smart home control center
  • Audio and video management
  • Lighting control and scenes
  • Climate control
  • Security system monitoring
  • Remote access
  • Apple Watch integration
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The Control4 app turns your iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad into the ultimate command center for your Control4 smart home automation system. ------------ PLEASE NOTE: Prior to using this app, you need a Control4 controller and automation system running Control4 OS 2.7.2 or later (2.10 recommended) at your home or business. If you are unsure of the software version on your system, please check with your Control4 dealer or login to your Control4 account at https://customer.control4.com for more information. ------------ On your iPhone and iPad, use the Control4 app and enjoy the convenience of controlling and viewing the status of your entire smart home, including audio, video, lights, thermostats, security system and cameras, door locks, sensors, pools, and much more. Quickly browse your own music collection or find a favorite track on streaming music services like Rhapsody--and listen in one room or across every room in your home. Adjust your lights with interactive dimmers or use a lighting scene as a single button press to control lights across multiple rooms. Fire up the heater on your pool or spa. Open garage doors or an electric gate, or use the app to unlock a deadbolt on a door. Connect to your system at home over your own Wi-Fi network. You can also use the app to access and manage your home from virtually anywhere in the world using 3G/4G or remote Wi-Fi networks when the app is enabled with a Control4 4Sight subscription. Highlighted Features on iPhone and iPad: • Audio playback and distribution • Video control and distribution • Lighting control and scene editing (scene editing is only available on the iPad) • Heating and air conditioning control • Security system management and camera viewing • Feedback from sensors and control through relays • Cover art for movies and music • Playlist management • Anywhere Access (4Sight subscription required, contact your dealer) Use your Apple Watch to quickly control the most often used features of your Control4 system, including: • Custom action buttons • Audio and video control • Temperature • Lighting (including scenes) • Door locks and garage doors. NOTE: Apple Watch support requires watchOS 2 or later and a Control4 controller and automation system running Control4 OS 2.8.1 or later at your home or business.

About

Josh

Control your smart home with an AI-powered platform. Personalize your experience by adjusting settings, creating automations, and accessing devices from anywhere. Enjoy intuitive control through touch, text, and voice commands for the whole family.

Highlights
  • AI-powered smart home control
  • Personalize home intelligence
  • Create automations and alerts
  • Access property from anywhere
  • Intuitive touch, text, and voice commands
  • Customizable dashboards and interfaces
Features
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Josh.ai: AI powered smart home control. Powered by Josh.ai's award winning software platform AI OS, the Josh App provides seamless access to your connected devices and dynamic tools to personalize your home intelligence experience to the fullest. Refine administrative settings, adjust a home's floor plan, nickname devices, create automations and alerts, and add custom photos to your bespoke interface. Access your property from anywhere and easily navigate to what's important. Simply swipe from the Interactive Home Page to access custom dashboards, areas, devices, and scenes. The Josh.ai platform is designed to empower every member of the family with intuitive control and intelligent assistance through touch, text, and natural voice commands. Note: The Josh App requires a valid software plan and accompanies Josh hardware, which is exclusively available through certified home technology professionals. Visit www.josh.ai for more information.

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 24 screens
Josh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Josh at 90% against Control4 for OS 2's 23%. Josh also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Control4 for OS 2's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Josh holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Control4 for OS 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Josh's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, Josh weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control4 for OS 2 versus Josh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 2Josh
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (198 ratings)4.9 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198 — better114
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap One, LLCJosh.ai Inc

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 2

All ratings198 ratings
Positive47.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative68.7%

Josh

All ratings114 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Control4 for OS 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Tunein stations not streaming
  • Insteon driver not working properly
  • Crashes when opening security cameras

Requested features

6 requests
  • When > then feature
  • Large volume button
  • Keyboard for searching
  • Apple Watch app
  • Dark mode
Show 1 more
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Josh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 2

No in-app purchases

None

Josh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control4 for OS 2 free?
Control4 for OS 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Josh free?
Josh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 2 or Josh?
Josh is rated higher. Control4 for OS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Josh averages 4.9 from 114 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 2 or Josh have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 2 nor Josh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 2 or Josh?
Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Josh weekly. Most recently, Control4 for OS 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Josh on October 13, 2026.

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