# Lilitab Unlock vs Control‎

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control‎ at every 9 days against Lilitab Unlock's every 6 weeks. Control‎ also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Lilitab Unlock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lilitab Unlock against 5.0 for Control‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control‎ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lilitab Unlock ships an update every 6 weeks, Control‎ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lilitab Unlock | Control‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilitab-unlock/id992945520/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-mac-remote-control/id6740011610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilitab](https://appshunter.io/developer/548861214) | [Ryan Whitney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787964442) |

## What reviewers say

### Lilitab Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilitab-unlock/id992945520)

This app allows users to unlock and detach a tablet from a smart dock for handheld use. It automatically locks and charges the tablet when reattached. The app also includes a managed browser and diagnostic features for the dock.

**Highlights:** Unlock SmartDOCK for handheld use, Automatic locking and charging, Managed browser with domain restrictions, Inactivity timeout for browser reset, Diagnostic and maintenance features, Firmware updating for SmartDOCK

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Control‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-mac-remote-control/id6740011610)

Easily manage media playback and system volume on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. It supports popular apps like Spotify, VLC, and Apple Music without requiring subscriptions or companion app installations.

**Highlights:** System-level volume control, Basic media playback controls, Supports TV.app, Music.app, VLC, Spotify, No subscription or companion app needed, Connects via built-in permissions, Requires same network connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lilitab Unlock free?

Lilitab Unlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Control‎ free?

Control‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lilitab Unlock or Control‎?

Lilitab Unlock and Control‎ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Lilitab Unlock or Control‎ have ads?

Neither Lilitab Unlock nor Control‎ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lilitab Unlock or Control‎?

Lilitab Unlock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Control‎ every 9 days. Most recently, Lilitab Unlock was updated on October 10, 2026 and Control‎ on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*