# Z vs Hubitat

The clearest difference is rating: Hubitat at 2.8 against Z's 2.3. Hubitat also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (163 vs 17). Z's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hubitat holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubitat has 163 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Z's written reviews are positive against 28% of Hubitat's.

Z ships an update every 4 months, Hubitat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z | Hubitat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-tool-plus/id1018864080/reviews) | **[2.8 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubitat/id1367244704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **28.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HomeSeer](https://appshunter.io/developer/333195371) | [Hubitat, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367244703) |

## What reviewers say

### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-tool-plus/id1018864080)

This tool simplifies the setup of Z-Wave devices for your smart home. It allows you to easily add, remove, and name devices directly from your phone or tablet. Once configured, you can manage advanced settings through your HomeSeer web interface.

**Highlights:** Include Z-Wave devices, Exclude Z-Wave devices, Name Z-Wave devices, Use with phone or tablet, Integrates with HomeSeer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hubitat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubitat/id1367244704)

Control and monitor your smart home devices remotely. Set up location-based automation and receive important alerts directly to your phone. This app enhances your existing home automation system.

**Highlights:** Access Dashboards, Monitor and control devices, Arm/disarm Safety Monitor, Change Modes, Define Geofence for Presence, Receive Push Notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast local control and response times
- 🔒 Local-first architecture with optional cloud access
- 💡 Highly customizable and flexible platform
- 📱 Geofencing and presence detection capabilities
- 🎯 Excellent device compatibility and integrations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🎨 Outdated, clunky UI design (Windows 98 style)
- 📍 Geofencing unreliable and inconsistent
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain from location tracking
- ☁️ Cloud/remote access requires paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup consistently
- Geofence detection fails to send events to hub
- Geofence shows incorrect location (off by km)
- Login screen keyboard covers continue button
- App hangs at 'Loading User Data' screen

**Requested features**

- Native iOS app with proper UI/UX design
- Dark mode option
- Widget support for quick device access
- Ability to add/discover devices from mobile app
- Automation and scene creation from app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z free?

Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hubitat free?

Hubitat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Z or Hubitat?

Hubitat is rated higher. Z averages 2.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Hubitat averages 2.8 from 163 ratings.

### Do Z or Hubitat have ads?

Neither Z nor Hubitat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z or Hubitat?

Z ships an update every 4 months, and Hubitat every 2 months. Most recently, Z was updated on June 11, 2026 and Hubitat on August 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*