Comparison

HSYCO vs Unified

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

Head to head
About

HSYCO

Control your home and building automation systems remotely. This app offers a convenient and secure way to connect to your server, manage interfaces, and even send commands via Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Connect to HSYCO Server
  • HTML5 GUI with web-based design tools
  • Java and JavaScript server API
  • Touch ID authentication
  • Apple Watch support
  • Kiosk mode
Features
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HSYCO is an innovative software framework for home and building automation applications. It is highly scalable, portable, secure, reliable and customizable. HSYCO combines an efficient HTML5 GUI, with web-based design tools, and an extensive Java and JavaScript server API for the automation and control logic. The HSYCO App lets you easily connect to your HSYCO Server, in a more convenient way than traditional Web-based access. HSYCO Remote can use Touch ID for authentication, and handles your PIN/PUK credentials automatically in the background. HSYCO App allows you to define your favourite interfaces and to quickly switch between them. It also supports rotation lock and kiosk mode. HSYCO App also offers Apple Watch support, so you can send any command to your HSYCO Server using your Apple Watch. And if you have multiple HSYCO Servers, a simple swipe on Apple Watch will immediately switch from one server to another. HSYCO S.r.l. develops state-of-the-art solutions for home and building automation systems. Combining a clever design and unparalleled integration of leading technologies, we upgrade buildings to a different level of comfort, security and energy efficiency.

About

Unified

Features
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This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.

Screenshots

HSYCO4 screens
Unified1 screens

Verdict

The call

HSYCO and Unified are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

HSYCO ships an update every 5 weeks, Unified every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HSYCO versus Unified: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSYCOUnified
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB189 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHSYCO S.r.l.Unified-E AG

In-app purchases

None

HSYCO

No in-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSYCO free?
HSYCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSYCO or Unified have ads?
Neither HSYCO nor Unified shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSYCO or Unified?
HSYCO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Unified every 4 weeks. Most recently, HSYCO was updated on October 10, 2026 and Unified on October 17, 2026.

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