Lite Smarthome Controller vs Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lite Smarthome Controller
Control various smart home devices like lights, dimmers, and curtains remotely. Automate tasks based on time or sunset/sunrise. Requires a specific Smarthome Controller plug.
- Control lights and dimmers
- Manage heating
- Operate curtains and blinds
- Remote access
- Scheduled tasks
- Open garage door
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This app has been discontinued since October 2017 and support has been officially dropped since September 2018. Please download the new and improved app version from: https://itunes.apple.com/app/homewizard-lite/id1164066276?mt=8 or search the AppStore for "HomeWizard Lite". --------------------------------------------------------------------- Control your home with the Lite app. Use switches, dimmers, curtains and more. Download the app to try the demo! With the Lite app you can control things in your home. Manage the heating in different rooms with radiator valves, turn of lights while in your bed, dim lights to the perfect atmosphere or close curtains automatically when the sun goes down. Lite gives you comfort at your fingertips. The app requires a ‘Smarthome Controller’ plug (*device) by Smartwares. • Switch lights on and off even when you’re not at home • Dim lights to the perfect atmosphere • Close blinds or curtains an hour before sunset • Heat up individual rooms to a comfortable temperature • Open your garage door from your phone • Create scheduled tasks based on time, sunrise or sunset. The Lite app brings easy comfort to your home.
Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel)
Track your vehicle's fuel economy with this elegant and uncluttered app. Record fill-up details, view interactive history charts for mileage and costs, and export your data. Supports multiple vehicles via an in-app purchase.
- Track multiple vehicles
- Record fill-up distance, price, and fuel amount
- Support for partial fill-ups
- Interactive history charts for mileage and fuel costs
- Statistical analysis of fuel data
- Data export via iCloud Drive or email (CSV)
- CSV data import
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'Kraftstoff' (Fuel) offers an uncluttered and elegant way to track your fuel economy. Cars: ○ Supports multiple vehicles (available as an in-app purchase) Fill-up: ○ On each refuel simply enter distance driven, fuel unit price and amount of fuel ○ Fuel data can be added and edited afterwards ○ Partial fill-ups are supported (the data is settled on next full fill-up) Graphical display: ○ Select a car and enter analysis mode to get interactive history charts for milage and fuel costs as well as a table with interesting statistical values. Further features: ○ Export your data to iCloud Drive or send as email (CSV attachment) ○ Import CSV data via 'Open in', e.g. from Mail or iCloud Drive ○ No Ads ○ Optimized for iPhone 11 and iOS 13 ○ Your data is synchronized across all your devices with iCloud (CloudKit)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lite Smarthome Controller at Free against Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel)'s $0.99. Lite Smarthome Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On 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
Lite Smarthome Controller is free to download; Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel) costs $0.99 up front. Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lite Smarthome Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Lite Smarthome Controller | Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV | Ingmar Stein |
Customer experience
Lite Smarthome Controller
Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel)
In-app purchases
Lite Smarthome Controller
No in-app purchases
Kraftstoff 2 (Fuel)
- 2 Cars$0.99
- 5 Cars$1.99
- Unlimited Cars$3.99
Questions
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