Comparison

Somfy myLink vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Somfy myLink

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
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Control your Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motorized products wherever you are! The Somfy myLink™ app provides simplified control of RTS motorized blinds, shades, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters and screens from the convenience of your iOS device for convenient sunlight management anytime, anywhere. With the Somfy myLink app, you can: - Control up to 16 channels of RTS motorized products per myLink WiFi to RTS Interface - Create Scenes for easy control of multiple motorized products - Link with Amazon Alexa for convenient voice control - Create Schedules to automatically activate your motorized products at a certain time of day, day of the week, or by sunrise and sunset - Add more myLink WiFi to RTS Interfaces for multiple zone control - Control your RTS motorized products both at home and away - Easily share access with other users - Integration of RTS products with Crestron, Control4 and Savant control systems - Demo mode: includes an integrated demo mode for users to experience the app before purchasing the myLink interface - iPad view includes drag & drop scene and schedule creation, quick access toolbar and dashboard-style home screen - English, French and Spanish language The Somfy myLink app requires at least one Somfy myLink WiFi to RTS Interface and existing RTS motorized product(s) with at least one programmed RTS hand-held, in-wall or table top control.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Somfy myLink4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Somfy myLink at 4.3 against Control4's 3.5. Somfy myLink also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 72) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 17%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Somfy myLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somfy myLink has 9K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Somfy myLink's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somfy myLink ships an update every 4 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Somfy myLink versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomfy myLinkControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9K ratings) — better3.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSomfy Systems IncorporatedSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Somfy myLink

All ratings8,988 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.9%

Control4

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Somfy myLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somfy myLink

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somfy myLink free?
Somfy myLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somfy myLink or Control4?
Somfy myLink is rated higher. Somfy myLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do Somfy myLink or Control4 have ads?
Neither Somfy myLink nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somfy myLink or Control4?
Somfy myLink ships an update every 4 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Somfy myLink was updated on October 19, 2026 and Control4 on October 21, 2026.

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