Comparison

HSYCO vs Dash IoT

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

Dash IoT

Features
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Dash IoT Dashboard is a professional IoT and IIoT monitoring and control platform for connecting, visualizing and managing connected equipment and devices — from a single installation to distributed device fleets. Libraries are available for seamless integration into many IoT device technologies including Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone and other Linux devices. The drag and drop design environment allows you to create beautiful dashboards without the need to write code. With highly customizable controls (widgets) you can design your dashboard to have your own “look and feel”. With a Dash account and a subscription, you can access the Dash cloud IoT platform, which includes the Dash MQTT broker, to allow the Dash IoT Dashboard to monitor and control your devices from anywhere. The Dash cloud IoT platform also provides many benefits such as push notifications, IoT device data storage, automated device discovery, device sharing and backups. The Dash IoT app can be used without an account, but will only be able to connect to IoT devices through BLE and TCP connections. The dash protocol is open, providing transparency, continuous improvement, and so you can implement your device code any way and anywhere you wish. - Connect to electronic devices with one or more BLE, TCP and Dash MQTT connections - Dash manages seamless transition between the different connection types - Share devices with other users - Provision TCP or MQTT credentials through BLE or SoftAP and even re-provision through TCP or MQTT once they are connected - Device discovery using any connection type - Highly customizable controls (colors, style, icons etc.) - Configure the Dash IoT Dashboard layout from the connected devices - Free to use for up to five BLE and TCP connections without an account - Store device data on the Dash server - Manage groups of users within an organization

Screenshots

HSYCO4 screens
Dash IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HSYCO at none against Dash IoT's 7. HSYCO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. HSYCO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSYCO ships an update every 5 weeks, Dash IoT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HSYCO versus Dash IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSYCODash IoT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHSYCO S.r.l.DashIO Connect

In-app purchases

None

HSYCO

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Dash IoT

Subscriptions7
  • Gemini 25$14.491 Month
  • Mercury 5$24.991 Year
  • Gemini 50$26.901 Month
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  • Gemini 100$51.991 Month
  • Gemini 10$58.001 Year
  • Mercury 15$68.001 Year
  • Gemini 25$134.991 Year

Questions

Is HSYCO free?
HSYCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash IoT free?
Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HSYCO or Dash IoT have ads?
Neither HSYCO nor Dash IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSYCO or Dash IoT?
HSYCO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dash IoT every 2 months. Most recently, HSYCO was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dash IoT on October 24, 2026.

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