# Control4 for OS 2 vs Somfy myLink

The clearest difference is rating: Somfy myLink at 4.3 against Control4 for OS 2's 3.0. Somfy myLink also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 202). Control4 for OS 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Somfy myLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somfy myLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Control4 for OS 2's written reviews are positive against 17% of Somfy myLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, Somfy myLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control4 for OS 2 | Somfy myLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4-for-os-2/id734435367/reviews) | **[4.3 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somfy-mylink/id920820854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 255 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snap One, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417819127) | [Somfy Systems Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/491688763) |

## 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


### Somfy myLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somfy-mylink/id920820854)

This app allows you to remotely control your Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motorized products like blinds and awnings from your iOS device. Create custom scenes, set schedules, and even integrate with voice assistants for convenient home automation.

**Highlights:** Control up to 16 channels per interface, Create custom scenes, Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Automated scheduling, Remote access, Share access with others, Integration with smart home systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Easy installation
- 👍 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔧 Difficult setup and configuration
- 🔧 Unreliable connectivity and signal issues
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive app

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize or control shades
- Schedules and scenes not working as programmed
- Frequent disconnections and need for resets
- Incompatibility with newer devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to control shade position/angle
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better status indicators for shade position


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control4 for OS 2 free?

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

### Is Somfy myLink free?

Somfy myLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control4 for OS 2 or Somfy myLink?

Somfy myLink is rated higher. Control4 for OS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Somfy myLink averages 4.3 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Control4 for OS 2 or Somfy myLink have ads?

Neither Control4 for OS 2 nor Somfy myLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control4 for OS 2 or Somfy myLink?

Control4 for OS 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Somfy myLink every 4 months. Most recently, Control4 for OS 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Somfy myLink on October 26, 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.*
