iKNiX 2 vs ScreenTronic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKNiX 2
Control your smart home devices like lights, blinds, and heating remotely. This app requires a specific hardware gateway and offers easy setup via a web interface. Manage multiple profiles and zones for personalized control.
- Control lights, blinds, and HVAC
- Remote home management
- Web-based setup and configuration
- Project and profile management
- iBeacon support for zone selection
- Customizable skin selection
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*** ATTENTION *** *** THIS APP REQUIRES ADDITIONAL HARDWARE *** *** AVAILABLE AT WWW.IKNIX.COM *** iknix.com is pleased to present iKNiX 2, the ultimate KNX/EIB App. Free your KNX/EIB installation and take comfort to the next level. Easily control your lights (including light scenes), blinds and heating system (HVAC) with your device and access your on-site weather data. All you need is the free iKNiX 2 App and our KNiX Port, an Ethernet to KNX/EIB gateway available at www.iknix.com. Easy and fast set-up is a key feature of our iKNiX 2 App. That’s why the entire configuration is done online at www.iknix.com where you can register for free and create a new project. Rooms (we call them ‘zones’) that you want to control can be added to the project. Then you create one or many profiles which can be downloaded via email-notification to the iKNiX 2 App. You can generate as many profiles as you like, for example ‘Owner’, ‘Kids’, ‘Guest’ or even for different houses! You can easily change settings and never have to fiddle with the iPad to enter any data – just use your created project and profiles! The new “proServ” Controller is the worldwide first device that allows the configuration of the user interface only with ETS. No Editor or additional configuration file is necessary. The configuration data are stored locally on the proServ Controller and are read directly by the App. New features: - sort zones and activities by drag and drop - add global and/or local favorites - support of iBeacons for zone and/or light scene selection - skin selection by RGB-Color-Picker - control in Portrait-Mode - improved connectivity for “proServ”, V2 and V3 - multi “proServ” support Our “proServ” now supports timers, data logging and email notifications when used with our free of charge Synology extension. This software runs on all Synology NAS drives. With the help of ISE RemoteAccess, it is possible to control your home while travelling. Different users can now be authorised or blocked again. The generated access key is stored in “proServ” via the ETS. As soon as the iKNiX 2 App is updated, the installation can be controlled and queried remotely with the authorised rights. Features: - Fully bi-directional (2 way) KNX/EIB control with your iPad - Control your lights, blinds, heating system (HVAC) with your fingertips - Web-based easy set-up and configuration - no additional configuration with new “proServ” Controller needed - Easy project and profile management for unlimited customers with unlimited zones (available at www.iknix.com) - No programming on iPhone required - Demo mode included - Awesome graphics and intuitive user interface - supported languages: English, German, Dutch, Swedish, French, Norwegian - Low-cost KNiX Port (Ethernet gateway) needed for simple integration with any KNX/EIB installation worldwide (available at www.iknix.com)
ScreenTronic
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ScreenTronic by CONTROLtronic GmbH Blind Control from anywhere – at home, in office or on vacation! Control your blinds easily, intuitively and in real-time with the ScreenTronic® app on your iOS device. Whether you control the blinds in a complex office building, hotel room, hospital, conservatory or private home - the usability is extremely simple as long as you use the worldwide standard for home and building automation KNX* or the ScreenTronic® blind controls from CONTROLtronic with LAN interface. Blind control via graphical user interface as well as their configuration are both done completely within ScreenTronic® app. Imagine, you wake up and can lift the blinds automated to admire the view without the need of leaving your warm bed! Or think about burglary prevention by controlling your blinds from your holiday resort! Advantages: • Remote Control: Replace the conventional radio remote control with a smart solution. • ScreenControl: Blind Control Center for automatic shading and sun tracking (optional extension) • Weather station: Display and processing of weather data from a CONTROLtronic or KNX weather station • Timer: Time-controlled blind positions • Types: Sun protection, privacy protection, shading, shutter, roller blind, venetian blind and awning. • Comfort: The entire configuration and operation of the blinds is simple and completely handled within the app. • Control: Different blind control elements and their structure can be created by you. Blinds are controlled either via graphical representation for height and angle (value-driven) or command buttons to start, stop and step adjustment (event-driven). • Real-time: The blind position (height and slat angle) is displayed and updated on the surface via system status feedback. • Favorites: For quick access individual control groups can be defined as favorites. • Comfort Positions: Program your preferred blind positions as preconfigured positions for height and angle (up to 5 comfort positions per control group). • Projects, zones and control groups: There is no limitation on the number of projects, zones and control groups so the blind control structure is infinite. • Operation: Between zones and control groups can be changed quickly and easily by swiping the display of your device. • Communication: Comprehensive communication options allow an wide application range: • Direct with CT Smart Control of the ScreenTronic® blind controls with LAN interface. • Via KNX standard with KNX tunneling or KNX routing to all common KNX IP interfaces and KNX IP routers. • Connection: Connect your smart device via Wi-Fi or mobile networks (VPN) with the KNX IP Interface or KNX IP router or directly to the CONTROLtronic control system. • Project structure: The project control structure can be documented clearly as site-map which is convertible in PDF as well as exportable. • Replicability: All projects can be transferred via iTunes or email for backup and replication on other devices. • Compatibility: The ScreenTronic® app is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Mini, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro. The respective display size is optimally supported. For permanent use of the KNX connection a license is mandatory. Details see www.controltronic.com ScreenTronic®: one app - one function: BLIND CONTROL! *KNX is the worldwide standard for home and building control. There exist a variety of components from about 425 manufacturers worldwide. CONTROLtronic is a KNX member and KNX manufacturer, as well as ABB, Berker, Busch-Jaeger, Gira, Hager, Jung, Merten, Schneider, Somfy, Warema etc. KNX systems are installed by about 75,000 electricians and KNX partners in over 160 countries worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iKNiX 2 at every 2 months against ScreenTronic's every 6 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iKNiX 2 ships an update every 2 months, ScreenTronic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKNiX 2 | ScreenTronic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Skrok | CONTROLtronic GmbH |
In-app purchases
iKNiX 2
No in-app purchases
ScreenTronic
No in-app purchases









