Comparison

CentroControl vs uControl 2016

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

Head to head
About

CentroControl

This app allows you to control various IP-enabled home devices, from lighting and heating to AV systems and cameras. It requires some technical setup using PC software or a pre-defined project. Customize your interface and create custom menus for commands.

Highlights
  • Control IP-enabled devices
  • Customizable user interface
  • Apple Watch menu structure
  • Supports HDMI matrices, AV receivers, lighting systems, and IP cameras
  • Two-way feedback for devices
  • Requires PC software for setup
Features
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Home Automation / Control System app. ** Please Note - some technical 'know how' is required to set this app up correctly using our Windows-only PC software or using a pre-defined project created by a DemoPad installer - please see www.demopad.com or contact your DemoPad installer before downloading ** This app is free if controlling a single generic 3rd party IP device, and/or if your system includes at least one DemoPad Centro hardware device. Otherwise an In App Purchase is required to unlock the app for use with 3rd party devices. CentroControl is a powerful home automation & control app which enables communication with various IP enabled devices. Our DemoDesigner PC software is used by installers to configure user interface screens & set up commands to be sent to external equipment. There is complete flexibility with the user interface. It is also possible to create a custom menu structure for commands using Apple Watch. You can communicate with almost any IP device, including the following: HDMI Matrices AVoIP systems AV Receivers HDL Lighting / Heating Systems Lutron Homeworks / GrafikEye Systems Rako Lighting Systems Crestron systems Global Cache units - infra-red, RS232, contact closure interfaces Keene Electronics IR units Insteon Fibaro IP camera servers - for displaying live camera feeds Legrand MyHome / Arteor control systems Clipsal CBus Lighting systems Lightwave RF iLight / iLumin Lighting Systems RTSP video feeds and many other IP devices...with custom 2-way feedback

About

uControl 2016

Control your home entertainment system with a single mobile device. This app acts as a universal remote for centralized AV multiroom systems, allowing you to manage sources and TVs over WiFi. Enjoy intuitive operation, personalized themes, and gesture control for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal IR remote control
  • Control AV multiroom systems
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Intuitive setup and operation
  • Personalized themes and backgrounds
  • Gesture control
Features
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uControl is HDANYWHERE’s universal IR remote companion app for controlling MHUB centralised AV multiroom systems and all the connected sources and TVs, over WiFi with a single mobile device instead of multiple remotes. It is programming-free and super simple to setup. It offers all the controllability required for operating your home entertainment system in the majority of AV scenarios. Use your phone or tablet as a universal remote, allowing you to choose which source you want to watch and where, with all the various functions for each device shown on screen, with familiar button layouts and gesture control. uControl can be personalised with by setting background images for each zone/room (such as a photo of your living room) and you can choose a light or dark theme to your preference. The ‘U’ in uControl stands for a lot of things; ‘Unintimidating’ in that it’s easy to set up and simply intuitive to operate for the end-user. ‘Universal’ in that it works with any IR device and ‘U’ as in its designed and bespoke for each MHUB installation. For more information visit: www.hdanywhere.com/ucontrol-app

Screenshots

CentroControl1 screens
uControl 20164 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uControl 2016 at none against CentroControl's 1. uControl 2016 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). CentroControl's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CentroControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uControl 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CentroControl ships an update every 3 months, uControl 2016 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CentroControl versus uControl 2016: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentroControluControl 2016
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDemopad Software LtdHDConnectivity

Customer experience

CentroControl

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

uControl 2016

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CentroControl

One-time1
  • Allow Multiple 3rd Party Devices$149.99
None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CentroControl free?
CentroControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CentroControl or uControl 2016 have ads?
Neither CentroControl nor uControl 2016 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CentroControl or uControl 2016?
CentroControl ships an update every 3 months, and uControl 2016 every 2 months. Most recently, CentroControl was updated on June 7, 2026 and uControl 2016 on June 2, 2026.

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