Comparison

Lite Smarthome Controller vs MINI DASH

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Control lights and dimmers
  • Manage heating
  • Operate curtains and blinds
  • Remote access
  • Scheduled tasks
  • Open garage door
Features
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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.

About

MINI DASH

This app allows you to wirelessly control your MINI DASH display via Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, switch between modes, and change screen rotation for a customized driving experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Screen mode switching
  • Customizable screen rotation
  • Plug & Play wireless control
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Take full control of your MINI DASH! Connect via Bluetooth and fine-tune your MINI DASH. Features: Adjust Brightness – Perfect visibility day & night Switch Screens – Swap between two display modes instantly Change Rotation – Customize the screen orientation to fit your setup Plug & Play – No wires, no hassle – 100% wireless control Simply connect, adjust, and drive! The perfect solution for a clean, smart, and seamless driving experience.

Screenshots

Lite Smarthome Controller3 screens
MINI DASH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MINI DASH at every 6 weeks against Lite Smarthome Controller's every 3 months. Lite Smarthome Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lite Smarthome Controller against 5.0 for MINI DASH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lite Smarthome Controller ships an update every 3 months, MINI DASH every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lite Smarthome Controller versus MINI DASH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLite Smarthome ControllerMINI DASH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartwares Safety & Lighting BVLinus Kemper

Customer experience

Lite Smarthome Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral27.3%
Negative54.5%

MINI DASH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lite Smarthome Controller

No in-app purchases

None

MINI DASH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lite Smarthome Controller free?
Lite Smarthome Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINI DASH free?
MINI DASH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lite Smarthome Controller or MINI DASH?
Lite Smarthome Controller and MINI DASH are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lite Smarthome Controller or MINI DASH have ads?
Neither Lite Smarthome Controller nor MINI DASH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lite Smarthome Controller or MINI DASH?
Lite Smarthome Controller ships an update every 3 months, and MINI DASH every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lite Smarthome Controller was updated on October 8, 2026 and MINI DASH on October 3, 2026.

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