# Ezzi Home vs Controller for HomeKit

The clearest difference is rating: Ezzi Home at 5.0 against Controller for HomeKit's 4.1. Ezzi Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ezzi Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ezzi Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Ezzi Home's written reviews are positive against 28% of Controller for HomeKit's.

Ezzi Home ships an update every 3 weeks, Controller for HomeKit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ezzi Home | Controller for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezzi-home-control-for-homekit-connected-devices/id1039845950/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WAYD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064283002) | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) |

## What reviewers say

### Ezzi Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezzi-home-control-for-homekit-connected-devices/id1039845950)

Control all your HomeKit-connected accessories from a single, intuitive interface. Organize devices into custom collections, create scenes for one-tap control, and manage multiple homes with ease. Offers a slick design and automatic scanning for effortless setup.

**Highlights:** Unified HomeKit accessory control, Organize devices into custom pins, Create and apply scenes, Siri integration for accessory control, Manage multiple homes, Automatic device scanning

**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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus Lifetime | $179.99 | 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 Ezzi Home free?

Ezzi Home 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, Ezzi Home or Controller for HomeKit?

Ezzi Home is rated higher. Ezzi Home averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Ezzi Home or Controller for HomeKit have ads?

Neither Ezzi Home nor Controller for HomeKit shows ads.

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

Ezzi Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and Controller for HomeKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ezzi Home was updated on November 2, 2026 and Controller for HomeKit on November 2, 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.*
