Flic App vs Qriska ControlCenter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flic App
This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.
- Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
- Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
- Control smart lights and music
- Remote camera control
- Send location messages
- Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
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Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.
Qriska ControlCenter
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Receive alerts sent from Qriska Alert App directly on your smartphone! Be notified when you receive an alert. View the alerts issued and send messages to users for clarification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qriska ControlCenter at none against Flic App's 1. Qriska ControlCenter also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qriska ControlCenter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flic App ships an update monthly, Qriska ControlCenter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flic App | Qriska ControlCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shortcut Labs AB | Qriska |
Bugs and requests
Flic App
Reported bugs
17 issues- Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
- App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
- Hub firmware update failures
- HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
- App login crashes and freezes
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- Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
- Connection loss with Sonos speakers
- Alexa integration breaking after updates
- WeMo integration broken for extended periods
- Trådfri gateway pairing failures
- App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
- Forced portrait mode on iPad
- App loses hub connection during programming
- Music control commands not executing reliably
- App forgets provider authorization frequently
- Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
- Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep
Requested features
18 requests- Native iOS Shortcuts support
- Background app execution without keeping app open
- Dark mode for app interface
- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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- Support for hidden WiFi networks
- SmartThings integration
- Siri voice control activation
- HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
- Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
- Per-button sound control settings
- Counter reset functionality
- Battery level and connection status indicators
- Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
- Matter protocol full support
- IFTTT integration restoration
- GoPro and camera integration
- Chromecast audio control
Qriska ControlCenter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flic App
- pack of 20 credits$0.99
Qriska ControlCenter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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