Comparison

Control4 for OS 2 vs ClareVision

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

ClareVision

Monitor your video surveillance cameras remotely from your mobile or tablet. View live feeds, access recordings, and receive instant alerts for motion detection or important events. Manage all your camera devices from a single application.

Highlights
  • View live video feeds
  • Review recorded video playback
  • Take snapshots
  • Capture audio
  • Receive motion detection alerts
  • Manage camera devices
Features
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The ClareVision App allows you to add, manage, and control all your ClareVision video surveillance cameras. View live video, review playbacks, take snapshots, and capture audio all on your mobile or tablet device. • No monthly fees or hidden costs - no matter how many cameras you have • Access live and recorded video instantly, 24/7 • Receive notifications and alerts when important events occur, or motion is detected • Add, manage, and control your camera devices • Works with your ClareOne Panel and ClareHome App

Screenshots

Control4 for OS 24 screens
ClareVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 for OS 2 at 3.0 against ClareVision's 2.2. Control4 for OS 2 also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 9%) and ratings volume (198 vs 54). On price, update cadence, 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

Control4 for OS 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Control4 for OS 2's written reviews are positive against 9% of ClareVision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Control4 for OS 2 versus ClareVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl4 for OS 2ClareVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (198 ratings) — better2.2 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews — better8.8% of reviews
Number of ratings198 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap One, LLCClare Controls

Customer experience

Control4 for OS 2

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

ClareVision

All ratings54 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative68.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative88.2%

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
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  • Advanced analytics dashboard

ClareVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Control4 for OS 2

No in-app purchases

None

ClareVision

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 ClareVision free?
ClareVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 2 or ClareVision?
Control4 for OS 2 is rated higher. Control4 for OS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while ClareVision averages 2.2 from 54 ratings.
Do Control4 for OS 2 or ClareVision have ads?
Neither Control4 for OS 2 nor ClareVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 2 or ClareVision?
Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ClareVision every 2 months. Most recently, Control4 for OS 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and ClareVision on October 7, 2026.

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