HyTune vs HomeControl IC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HyTune
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IMI Hydronic Engineering proudly presents HyTune, the user-friendly configuration App for the TA-Smart connected control valve and the TA-Slider range of actuators. Features include: * Easy adjustment of the parameters of TA-Smart and TA-Slider actuators: - Control signal, - Output signal, - Limitations (stroke, flow, …), - Bus connectivity, - Binary input and relay programming (for TA-Slider), - And more … * History of last errors and operational statistics * Export and import of all configuration parameters * Live graphical view of flow and power for TA-Smart and received input signal for TA-Slider Please visit www.imi-hydronic.com for more information and contact details. Phone numbers to local support can be found here: https://www.imi-hydronic.com/contacts IMI Hydronic Engineering is the leading global provider and expert in hydronic distribution systems and room temperature control, with experience in more than 100,000 projects worldwide. We help our customers everywhere optimise HVAC systems so they deliver desired comfort with optimal efficiency. IMI Hydronic Engineering is part of the international engineering group IMI plc which is listed as a member of the FTSE 100 on the London Stock Exchange.
HomeControl IC
Monitor and control your home or office HVAC system remotely. This app provides a user-friendly interface for Siemens controller families, ensuring your system is working smoothly from anywhere. It establishes an encrypted connection for secure operation.
- Remote HVAC system monitoring
- User-friendly operation
- Encrypted connection
- Multi-language support
- Monitor and operate plants
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A good feeling on the go with the App for Synco IC At a glance, you see whether your system at home or in the office is working smoothly. The Synco IC app provides you with user friendly operation of your HVAC system for Siemens controller families Synco™ 700, Sigmagyr®, Synco™ living und Albatros™. The app establishes an encrypted connection to your plants. With your Synco IC login you can monitor and operate all your plants without any configuration. Seven languages are supported: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Czech. Preconditions are a Synco webserver OZW772 or an LPB webserver OZW672 with firmware 5.2 or higher and an account for Synco IC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HyTune at every 2 weeks against HomeControl IC's every 3 months. HomeControl IC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HyTune ships an update every 2 weeks, HomeControl IC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HyTune | HomeControl IC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMI Hydronic Engineering International SA | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
HyTune
No in-app purchases
HomeControl IC
No in-app purchases









