Lutron App vs Element4 ProControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron App
Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.
- Remote control of smart devices
- Secure access from anywhere
- Control lights
- Control shades
- Integrates with Lutron systems
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.
Element4 ProControl
Control your gas fireplace with ease. Adjust flame height, set schedules, and manage various functions like lighting and fan speed. Enjoy personalized comfort with intuitive modes and multilingual support.
- Manual flame height adjustment
- Automatic thermostat control
- Programmable on/off schedules
- Countdown timer for auto shut-off
- Control lights, fan, and secondary burner
- ECO mode and LED lighting control
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The Element4 Procontrol is now updated, enjoy its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The Element4 Procontrol app is available in 8 languages: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lutron App at 48% against Element4 ProControl's 0%. Lutron App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Element4 ProControl's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lutron App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron App has 6.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Lutron App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Element4 ProControl's.
Lutron App ships an update every 9 days, Element4 ProControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lutron App | Element4 ProControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better | 2.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 667 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | Element4 |
Customer experience
Lutron App
Element4 ProControl
Bugs and requests
Lutron App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to Lutron system
- Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Restore widget functionality for quick access
- Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
- Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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- Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking
Element4 ProControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
Element4 ProControl
No in-app purchases
