Comparison

i3 lite vs Thinknx Trend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

i3 lite

Control your smart home devices, including security, climate, lighting, and audio/video systems. Projects are created by installers and easily shared with customers via the cloud, with updates managed through the same platform.

Highlights
  • Smart home device control
  • Video surveillance and security
  • Climate and lighting management
  • Audio/video equipment control
  • Intercom functionality
  • Installer-created projects
  • Cloud-based project sharing and updates
Features
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i3 lite is an app to control Smart home and Internet of Things devices. i3 lite enables control of: video surveillance and security ventilation, conditioning and heating lighting, blinds and shutters audio/video equipment intercom Spheres of use: Houses, apartments, home cinemas Hotels (room control) Offices Control projects are made by installers and electricians. The main principle of i3 lite work is Scan&Go. Control interfaces are made fast and easily without programming. When a project is ready, it is saved in iRidium cloud and given to the customer. Further updates are done via cloud. Supported brands: KNX HDL buspro HDL wireless Full list of supported equipment https://iridi.com/store/ Attention: After installation the app works in the demo mode. It will not control your house or office at once. If you want to control your house or office and you are an end-user, get in touch with an installer from the list of iRidium Certified Specialists. https://iridi.com/find-a-dealer// If you are an installer or an electrician, register at iRidium mobile web-site https://iridi.com/signup/ and start making your own control projects. Learn more at https://iridi.com/lite/

About

Thinknx Trend

Features
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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)

Screenshots

i3 lite3 screens
Thinknx Trend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: i3 lite at every 3 months against Thinknx Trend's every 16 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i3 lite ships an update every 3 months, Thinknx Trend every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
i3 lite versus Thinknx Trend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri3 liteThinknx Trend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiRidium Ltd.LuForLu

In-app purchases

None

i3 lite

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknx Trend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i3 lite free?
i3 lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknx Trend free?
Thinknx Trend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i3 lite or Thinknx Trend have ads?
Neither i3 lite nor Thinknx Trend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i3 lite or Thinknx Trend?
i3 lite ships an update every 3 months, and Thinknx Trend every 16 months. Most recently, i3 lite was updated on September 10, 2026 and Thinknx Trend on July 26, 2026.

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