Comparison

URC Mobile Pad vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

URC Mobile Pad

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful handheld controller for your home automation system. Effortlessly manage entertainment, lighting, security, and climate from anywhere. Enjoy intuitive control with swipe, tap, and rotate gestures for a seamless smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone/tablet as handheld controller
  • Control entertainment, lights, security, thermostats
  • Manage music sources and volume
  • Adjust lighting and temperature
  • Set DVR and navigate channels
  • Control movies and window shades
  • Access from home or remotely
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Leverage the power of your smartphone or tablet by turning it in to an amazing handheld controller for your URC® Total Control® or ccGEN2™ home automation system. Right from your mobile device easily control and monitor things such as entertainment, lights, security systems, thermostats and more in fast, new ways. Swipe, tap and rotate your way to securely control your equipment! This app gives you full control of all the features and full functionality afforded by a Total Control or ccGEN2 system installation, with easy access control to a variety of music sources, volume controls, lighting adjustments, and more from multiple locations! Your main home and your vacation home can all be accessed from within one app. Aided by intuitive graphical interfaces that can easily flip between portrait and landscape views, you can do everything from setting a DVR and navigating favorite channels to controlling movies and window shades. While at the office or away on vacation turn off lights, adjust temperature and beyond. This version of URC Mobile requires a Wi-Fi connection to the local area network that is host to the Master Base Station / Central Processor and other system devices. Control is possible within the home or from anywhere in the world where internet or cell phone access is available. Unlimited iDevices can be setup in one system. Contact an authorized URC integration pro for programming / setup to have the app look and perform just the way you want. PLEASE NOTE: An installed Total Control or ccGEN2 system is required to enjoy and access the features above. For more information visit www.universalremote.com or www.universalremote.com provides a list of URC authorized dealers in your area via our “Where to Buy” pages.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices, including lighting, security, and entertainment, from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for seamless automation. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice control.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Personalized routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Smart notifications
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

Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.5 against URC Mobile Pad's 3.2. Control4 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (75 vs 5). URC Mobile Pad's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). 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

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 75 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of URC Mobile Pad's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URC Mobile Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
URC Mobile Pad versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURC Mobile PadControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)3.5 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews39.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings575 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Remote ControlSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

URC Mobile Pad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Control4

All ratings75 ratings
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative55.3%

In-app purchases

None

URC Mobile Pad

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is URC Mobile Pad free?
URC Mobile Pad 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, URC Mobile Pad or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. URC Mobile Pad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 75 ratings.
Do URC Mobile Pad or Control4 have ads?
Neither URC Mobile Pad nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URC Mobile Pad or Control4?
URC Mobile Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, URC Mobile Pad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Control4 on November 8, 2026.

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