Lite Smarthome Controller vs MINI DASH
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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lite Smarthome Controller | MINI DASH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV | Linus Kemper |
Customer experience
Lite Smarthome Controller
MINI DASH
In-app purchases
Lite Smarthome Controller
No in-app purchases
MINI DASH
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lite Smarthome Controller free?
Is MINI DASH free?
Which has better reviews, Lite Smarthome Controller or MINI DASH?
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