# RControl

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1463597829](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1463597829)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1463597829`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** M2M Services Ltd
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (3,988 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.56.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2019-12-19
- **Size:** 94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rcontrol/id1463597829)
- **Website:** [https://www.m2mservices.com](https://www.m2mservices.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://m2mservices.com/client/client-privacy-policy.html](https://m2mservices.com/client/client-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

RControl turns any alarm panel into a SMART security system through the RControl mobile app for iOS. Remotely arm and disarm (Arm Stay, Arm Away, and multiple partitions), monitor the status of your alarm system and specific zones, bypass zones, receive real-time notifications, review up to 12 months of event history, open doors and control home appliances, and manage multiple locations from a single account.

Note: The RControl app requires a properly connected M2M Services cellular communicator with your alarm panel and valid account credentials. Feature availability varies by system, equipment, and service plan. For more information, contact support@m2mservices.com. Demo: User: demo | Pass: demo | Arm PIN: 1234.

## Rankings

- #28,584 — Overall

## Review summary

Users report that RControl generally works and is easy to operate, with some reviews noting reliability when not impacted by outages. However, the app is plagued by slow performance, lag, and frequent connectivity issues, along with outages that render the system temporarily unusable. Login and password problems, sign-in prompts, and password resets are common pain points. Updates to the UI have introduced new bugs and friction, leading to frustration even when core remote control features function. Overall, reliability and performance appear the main sticking points.

### Pros

- Easy to operate and intuitive when functioning
- Generally reliable and trouble-free when not experiencing outages
- Helpful and responsive support

### Cons

- Slow performance and lag across the app, hindering everyday use
- Outages and connectivity problems causing the system to be down or unresponsive
- Login, sign-in, and password/account access issues, including failed resets and locked accounts
- UI/UX issues after updates, including clunky UI and new bugs that hamper usability

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1463597829)