# Home Assistant vs Intellimote

The clearest difference is rating: Home Assistant at 4.7 against Intellimote's 1.9. Home Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intellimote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Assistant has 4.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 30% of Intellimote's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, Intellimote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | Intellimote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [1.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401)

Control your smart home devices from anywhere with this open-source solution. Automate routines, monitor your home's status, and integrate thousands of devices for enhanced privacy and sustainability.

**Highlights:** Control thousands of smart devices, Automate home routines, Discover and configure new devices, Securely share location for automation, Receive home status notifications, Build custom widgets, Integrate with voice assistants

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Intellimote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601)

Control your smart TVs and speakers from your phone and watch. Automatically discover devices, manage playback, group speakers, and monitor TV status. Unlock advanced features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs and speakers, Automatic device discovery, Playback and volume control, Group speaker management, Monitor TV playback status, Watch app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | Free | one-time |
| Watch remote for HEOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for MusicCast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced remote for Bravia TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for BRAVIA | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Intellimote free?

Intellimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or Intellimote?

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Intellimote averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or Intellimote have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor Intellimote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or Intellimote?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and Intellimote every 2 months. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on November 11, 2026 and Intellimote on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*