Comparison

CentroControl vs RollApp

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

RollApp

Effortlessly manage your Gaposa motorized products from anywhere. Create custom rooms, set favorite locations, and control individual shades with precise commands. Automate shade movements with advanced scheduling, including sun-based and location-aware options.

Highlights
  • Control up to 32 Gaposa products
  • Create custom rooms
  • Set favorite rooms
  • Precise shade control (UP, STOP, DOWN, PRESET)
  • Set motor limits
  • Create up to 10 automated schedules
  • Location-based scheduling
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The Gaposa Roll.App possesses many features to make controlling your Gaposa motorized products easier and worry free. - Control up to 32 different Gaposa motorized products from the app from anywhere you are. - Create as many rooms as you want. - Create up to 6 favorite rooms that can be easily accessed from the home screen. - Easily control your shades from the room page with control for UP, STOP, DOWN, and PRESET position. - Set limits from the app. Synchronize motors with the app easily with no need for an existing remote. - Set up to 10 schedules. Each schedule can automate Up, Down, and Preset commands, and have them repeat every day of the week or none of them. - Schedules can utilize your location to set your shades to go up or down with the sun. - Schedules can be enabled or disabled so you can make a schedule for when you are away and disable it when you are home. - Light and Dark Mode options to change the app background.

Screenshots

CentroControl1 screens
RollApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CentroControl at 3.8 against RollApp's 1.7. CentroControl also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 41%) and device support (4 vs 2). RollApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. RollApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CentroControl holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of CentroControl's written reviews are positive against 41% of RollApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CentroControl versus RollApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentroControlRollApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings) — better1.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better40.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1420 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDemopad Software LtdFAB Controls Ltd

Customer experience

CentroControl

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

RollApp

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative73.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral13.6%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CentroControl

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

RollApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CentroControl free?
CentroControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RollApp free?
RollApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CentroControl or RollApp?
CentroControl is rated higher. CentroControl averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RollApp averages 1.7 from 20 ratings.
Do CentroControl or RollApp have ads?
Neither CentroControl nor RollApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CentroControl or RollApp?
CentroControl ships an update every 3 months, and RollApp every 2 months. Most recently, CentroControl was updated on June 7, 2026 and RollApp on July 7, 2026.

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