# Control4 for OS 2 vs SmartBar Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartBar Mobile at 100% against Control4 for OS 2's 23%. SmartBar Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Control4 for OS 2's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SmartBar Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 2 has 198 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Control4 for OS 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartBar Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control4 for OS 2 | SmartBar Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4-for-os-2/id734435367/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbar-mobile/id1441504753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 255 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Snap One, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417819127) | [US Beverage Net](https://appshunter.io/developer/614659155) |

## What reviewers say

### Control4 for OS 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4-for-os-2/id734435367)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 🚀 High quality product
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Solid release
- 🚀 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating to use
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🐛 Terrible system
- 🐛 Clunky and outdated
- 🐛 Slow to connect

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- When > then feature
- Large volume button
- Keyboard for searching
- Apple Watch app
- Dark mode


### SmartBar Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbar-mobile/id1441504753)

This app helps restaurant and bar operators manage draft beer inventory and reduce variances. It provides real-time monitoring of poured ounces, automatic reconciliation with POS data, and access to brand performance reports. Features include accurate inventory management, ordering, and automated alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time draft beer monitoring, Automatic POS reconciliation, Brand performance reports, Inventory management & ordering, Web-based data access, Automated alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control4 for OS 2 free?

Control4 for OS 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartBar Mobile free?

SmartBar Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 2 or SmartBar Mobile?

SmartBar Mobile is rated higher. Control4 for OS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while SmartBar Mobile averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Control4 for OS 2 or SmartBar Mobile have ads?

Neither Control4 for OS 2 nor SmartBar Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 2 or SmartBar Mobile?

Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, and SmartBar Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Control4 for OS 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartBar Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*