Comparison

Ctrlable vs Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

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

Head to head
About

Ctrlable

Transform your daily devices into smart, accessible tools. This app provides state-of-the-art technology solutions to create a smart environment controlled from your palm.

Highlights
  • Smart environment creation
  • Device transformation
  • Accessible control
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Palm-of-your-hand access
Features
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We turn your environment into a Smart environment by creating state of the art technology solutions designed to transform your daily use devices into smart devices accesible at the palm of your hands with ctrlable.

About

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

Control your home's lights, shades, temperature, and more from anywhere. Personalize keypad buttons, schedule automated scenes, and receive low battery notifications. Requires a Lutron total home control system.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights, shades, temperature
  • Personalize keypad buttons
  • Schedule automated scenes
  • Geofencing for home automation
  • Adjust Ketra lighting color and brightness
  • Today Widget for quick scene access
  • Low battery notifications
Features
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Control your home's lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more with your iPhone and iPad. This app requires a Lutron total home control system (RadioRA® 2 or HomeWorks® QS) programmed using the appropriate version of design and programming software along with the Lutron Connect Bridge.* Features: Control from anywhere Control lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more in the comfort of your home or from anywhere in the world – the office, the airport, the beach – set your home to a comfortable temperature when returning from a trip, ensure lights aren't left on and shades aren't left open while you're away. Personalize your keypad buttons Add, edit, and remove button settings on your own. Make temporary adjustments for special occasions, or permanent changes to match your preferences. Right on schedule Schedule scenes to happen automatically at set times of day, or based on sunrise and sunset. Turn on your porch light at dusk, turn it off at dawn, or open your shades in the morning to wake up with the sun. Geofencing (iPhone only) Receive a notification if you’ve left the lights on after leaving home, then turn them off right from your Today Widget. Ketra Adjust the brightness, color (warm/cool color temperature as well as full color) and Vibrancy with a quick and simple interface. Ketra lighting can transform your home by changing the mood from warm and relaxing to bright and energizing, enhance the details of your home decor, and add color to accent the environment and create a dramatic or festive mood. Today Widget Set your favorite scenes from your home screen using the Today Widget. No need to launch the app. Low Battery Receive low battery indications for battery-powered shades, Pico wireless controls, and Radio Powr Savr sensors to know when it's time to replace their batteries. World Class Support Lutron remains committed to providing you with world class quality and service. Contact us at our 24/7 hotline (800.523.9466). *Design and programming software is available only to qualified installers and is required for initial setup of this application. This application is only compatible with RadioRA 2 (10.0+) and HomeWorks QS (10.0+) and requires the Lutron Connect Bridge. Contact your Lutron dealer for more information. ***Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.***

Screenshots

Ctrlable1 screens
Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ctrlable at 5.0 against Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App's 2.3. Ctrlable also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ctrlable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ctrlable versus Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrlableLutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews—11.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCtrlableLutron Electronics co., Inc.

Customer experience

Ctrlable

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

All ratings169 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative62.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

Ctrlable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on open (especially with iOS 13+, iPhone 11, iPhone X)
  • App fails to load after returning to it
  • Cannot discover or connect to bridge
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force close
  • Adjusting state has no timeout, causing app to hang
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  • Lights show incorrect on/off status on app open
  • Bottom rooms in scroll list unreachable
  • Only one icon loads per room on iPad Pro 12
  • Help button crashes the app
  • HomeKit setup code entry screen flashes with error
  • Schedule editing interface too small (two-line display)
  • App requires reinstall to function after 2-3 weeks
  • Connection failures with 'Retry' button requiring manual action
  • App not optimized for iPhone 14 notch and newer screens
  • Status updates very slow or incorrect with cloud sync
  • Scheduled timers fail to execute (lights don't turn on/off)
  • App incompatible with iOS 16 - light status always wrong
  • iPad and iPhone versions have different functionality
  • Remote access functionality broken or unavailable
  • Vacation mode automatically triggers thermostat away mode

Requested features

18 requests
  • One-click scene/mood creation (party lighting, dinner, etc.)
  • Drag-and-drop reordering of favorites and schedules
  • Direct schedule on/off toggle from summary page
  • Ability to edit button names and icons without dealer
  • PC/desktop software for advanced customization
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  • Toggle between 'press' and 'toggle' button types in app
  • Fan control icon and HomeKit support
  • Thermostat HomeKit support for TouchPro devices
  • Native Apple Watch app (independent of phone)
  • Dark mode and customizable color schemes
  • Widget accessibility improvements
  • Siri integration documentation
  • Ring doorbell integration
  • Better iPad layout optimization
  • Haptic feedback on button presses
  • Ability to hide always-on loads from 'Lights On' view
  • More intuitive schedule and mode management
  • Multi-column button layout for larger screens

In-app purchases

None

Ctrlable

No in-app purchases

None

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ctrlable free?
Ctrlable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App free?
Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ctrlable or Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App?
Ctrlable is rated higher. Ctrlable averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App averages 2.3 from 170 ratings.
Do Ctrlable or Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App have ads?
Neither Ctrlable nor Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ctrlable or Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App?
Ctrlable ships an update every 2 months, and Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App every 2 months. Most recently, Ctrlable was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App on October 24, 2026.

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