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Control4 vs Lose It!

Control4 logo

Control4

Software

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lose It! logo

Lose It!

Software

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lose It! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lose It! covers Calorie counting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Lose It! actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Lose It! differ
AttributeControl4Lose It!
Starting price$1000/projectFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubiPhone, Android, Web
Founded20032008

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

Only in Lose It!

  • Calorie counting
  • Barcode scanner
  • Meal planning
  • Challenges
  • Progress photos
  • Fitbit
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot Lose It!
  • Commercial building controlnot Lose It!
  • Custom installationnot Lose It!
  • Luxury smart homenot Lose It!

Lose It!

  • Workout trackingnot Control4
  • Nutrition managementnot Control4
  • Health monitoringnot Control4
  • Fitness coachingnot Control4
  • Wellness improvementnot Control4

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

Lose It!

  • Photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • No natural language input for food logging, requires manual database search for every food
  • Limited micronutrient tracking beyond basic macros
  • Lacks built-in meal planning in free tier
  • No artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Lose It!

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.
Control4 review

Choose Lose It! if

  • You need calorie counting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
Lose It! review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Lose It! better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Lose It! at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Lose It!?
Lose It! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/project for Control4 and Free for Lose It!.
Does Control4 or Lose It! run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
Can I use Lose It! for free?
Yes. Lose It! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Control4 starts at $1000/project.
What is Control4 best used for?
Control4 is most often used for whole-home automation, commercial building control, custom installation, luxury smart home. Of those, whole-home automation and commercial building control are not what Lose It! is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Lose It! cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

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Lose It!: Can Lose It track macronutrients?

Yes, basic macro tracking is included in the free tier. Advanced macro tracking and meal planning features are available in the Premium tier.

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Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

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Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

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