HSYCO vs Dash IoT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to HSYCO Server
- HTML5 GUI with web-based design tools
- Java and JavaScript server API
- Touch ID authentication
- Apple Watch support
- Kiosk mode
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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.
Dash IoT
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | HSYCO | Dash IoT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HSYCO S.r.l. | DashIO Connect |
In-app purchases
HSYCO
No in-app purchases
Dash IoT
- 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









