Unified vs Neon Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Unified
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This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.
Neon Home
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Smart Home App for controlling Siemens LOGO! and other Modbus controllers. The Neon Home App communicates with up to ten controllers either in the home network via WLAN or via the mobile phone network (dynDNS access required) simultaneously. For your home control we provide you with the following control packages, each of which fulfils a specific control task: Roller shutter control Blind control or external blind control Light control without dimming function Light control with dimming function Single room control Combine your packages as you wish and select the desired number of devices (roller blinds, venetian blinds, lamps, etc.). For the app you will receive a configuration file from us, which is designed exactly for the selected control packages. You will also receive an individual circuit diagram for your system. further information you will find here: Siemens LOGO! https://www.vorprogrammieren.de/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unified at every 4 weeks against Neon Home's every 7 months. Unified also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, Neon Home every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unified | Neon Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unified-E AG | Vorprogrammieren.de |
In-app purchases
Unified
No in-app purchases
Neon Home
No in-app purchases









