# YoSmart vs Controller for HomeKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YoSmart at none against Controller for HomeKit's 10. YoSmart also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. YoSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Controller for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of YoSmart's written reviews are positive against 27% of Controller for HomeKit's.

YoSmart ships an update every 2 months, Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YoSmart | Controller for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosmart/id1037733309/reviews) | **[4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Kingting Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037733308) | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) |

## What reviewers say

### YoSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosmart/id1037733309)

Control a wide range of smart home devices, including lights, switches, thermostats, and cameras, through a central hub. Automate your living space with this comprehensive smart home management application.

**Highlights:** Control LED strip lights, Manage smart switches and sockets, Automate watering systems, Monitor IP cameras, Integrate with YoSmart hub, Thermostat control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Controller for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

Enhance your smart home experience with advanced control and automation. Visualize your home with floor plans, track device performance with charts, and create complex automations tailored to your needs. Organize devices, store setup codes, and monitor your entire smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Floor plan visualization with LiDAR, Device performance charts, Complex automations and workflows, Custom notifications, Smart folders and filters, Setup code storage, Device maintenance and logs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation features
- 📚 Helpful backup and restore functionality
- 🔍 Detailed logging and troubleshooting
- 🧠 Advanced HomeKit control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Backup and restore issues
- Disappearing automations and accessories
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better integration with Apple Home app
- Support for more HomeKit device types
- Ability to customize automation triggers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YoSmart free?

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

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YoSmart or Controller for HomeKit?

Controller for HomeKit is rated higher. YoSmart averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do YoSmart or Controller for HomeKit have ads?

Neither YoSmart nor Controller for HomeKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YoSmart or Controller for HomeKit?

YoSmart ships an update every 2 months, and Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. Most recently, YoSmart was updated on October 13, 2026 and Controller for HomeKit on October 18, 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.*