Best HomeDash alternatives: apps like HomeDash

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated October 2026
HomeDash
HomeDash
inbrillio UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

HomeDash is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to HomeDash

4.2😐(190 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app simplifies the management of Homebridge and HOOBS systems on your iPhone or iPad. It offers guided setup, an intuitive interface, and powerful tools for integrations, configuration, and maintenance, making it easier to bring unsupported devices into Apple Home.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Intuitive and clean user interface
  • πŸš€ Easy management of Homebridge from mobile device
  • πŸ’° Fair one-time pricing model with free trial
  • πŸ”§ Comprehensive device and plugin management
  • πŸ“± Convenient remote access capability
  • ⚑ Quick updates and configuration changes
  • 🀝 Responsive and helpful developer support
  • πŸ“Š Useful status monitoring and logging features
  • 🎯 Effective for niche smart home automation use case

Room to Improve

  • 😀 Aggressive licensing/paywall implementation
  • πŸ› Device recognition issues (shows as 'unknown')
  • ❌ Compatibility problems with newer HOOBS versions
  • πŸ” No Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support
  • βš™οΈ Inconsistent temperature unit display
  • πŸ”Œ Network connectivity issues after multiple actions
  • πŸ“‰ Infrequent app updates
  • 🎨 Confusing navigation between tabs and interfaces
  • πŸ’³ Forced upgrade fees for legacy license holders
  • 🚫 Connection failures with certain setups (Windows, Docker)
Dashkit - Personal Dashboards#2

Dashkit - Personal Dashboards by Matteo Villa

All your data in one place.
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
3.9(30 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create personalized dashboards with customizable panels to track various aspects of your life. Organize information across multiple pages and display it on a larger screen. Offers a variety of free and premium panels for data visualization and information management.

Home Widget for HomeKit Β· HW#3

Home Widget for HomeKit Β· HW by Clement Marty

Widgets from the Home app
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.1😊(158 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control your HomeKit devices directly from your iPhone or iPad's Home Screen. Create customizable panels with accessories, scenes, and shortcuts for streamlined smart home management. View live camera feeds and receive state feedback for all your connected devices.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great auxiliary options
  • πŸš€ Insanely useful
  • πŸ‘ Awesome
  • πŸ‘ Beautiful widgets
  • πŸ‘ Plenty of customization options
  • πŸ‘ Fills a huge HomeKit gap
  • πŸ‘ Compliments HomeKit
  • πŸ‘ Doing what Apple can't be bothered to do

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Stopped working
  • πŸ› Doesn't update
  • πŸ› Doesn't refresh
  • πŸ› Freezing widgets
  • πŸ”‹ Draining battery
  • πŸ”’ Settings locked behind paywall

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