HomeDash vs LightsUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeDash
Manage your smart home devices with customizable dashboards and intuitive controls. Organize scenes, control multiple devices at once, and create new scenes quickly. Enjoy a reliable and user-friendly experience for all your HomeKit and Matter needs.
- Customizable dashboards
- Organized scenes in folders
- Efficient device management
- Quick scene creation
- Group control
- Spotlight integration
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· No subscription. So far free updates for over 10 years · Thousands of happy customers worldwide HomeDash: The Ultimate HomeKit and Matter App Discover the most beautiful and intuitive way to manage your HomeKit and Matter devices with HomeDash. Designed with a clear focus on user experience, stability, and performance, HomeDash is your complete solution for all HomeKit needs. Key Features: · Customizable Dashboards: Create visually appealing dashboards for effortless device control. · User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access all essential functions with our easy-to-navigate UI. · Organized Scenes: Manage scenes conveniently in folders for better organization. · Efficient Device Management: Apply settings from one device (e.g., a lightbulb) to multiple devices of the same kind with ease. · Quick Scene Creation: Capture current light settings to create new scenes swiftly. · Group Control: Simultaneously control all devices in a group for seamless operation. · Spotlight Integration: Activate scenes directly from Spotlight search for faster access. · Custom Siri Names: Replace accessory names with service names (aka Siri-names) for personalized control. Why Choose HomeDash? · Proven Reliability: Continuously developed for over 10 years with regular updates. · Long-Term Value: Even users from 10 years ago still receive free updates, ensuring ongoing improvements and new features. Enhance your smart home experience with HomeDash, where simplicity meets powerful functionality. Download now and take control of your HomeKit and Matter devices like never before.
LightsUp
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Mach dein Zuhause schlau mit KNX! Steuere sämtliche Lichter, Storen, Temperaturen und vieles mehr mit deinem Smartphone via KNX! Lade die App herunter und führe die Demoversion aus, um zu erfahren was die App kann. Hinweis: Um die App mit deiner KNX Installation zu verbinden benötigst du einen LightsUp Homeserver. Jetzt Homeserver bestellen und Offerte anfordern: https://lightsup.ch/ Folgendes bietet dir unsere App: - Lichter Schalte und dimme Lichter wie es dir gefällt. - Storen Bewege alle Storen- und Rolladen prozentgenau! - Temperaturen Schaue nach, wie warm es aktuell in einem bestimmten Raum ist und setze eine neue Solltemperatur, damit du nicht frieren musst. - Szenen Erstelle ganz einfach via App eigene Szenenschaltungen, welche du dann auf der Homeseite einschalten kannst. - Logik Du willst, dass bestimmte Aktionen beispielsweise zeitbasiert ausgeführt werden? Zum Beispiel: "Senke den Storen im Wohnzimmer auf 80% sobald es 18:00 Uhr war, täglich." Interessiert? Kontaktiere uns unter: https://lightsup.ch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightsUp at Free against HomeDash's $14.99. LightsUp also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). HomeDash's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
LightsUp is free to download; HomeDash costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeDash ships an update every 10 days, LightsUp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeDash | LightsUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inbrillio UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | Mario Freuler |
In-app purchases
HomeDash
No in-app purchases
LightsUp
No in-app purchases
