# Home Assistant vs Winix Smart

Home Assistant and Winix Smart both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 20% of Winix Smart's. Home Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Winix Smart's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.7 for Home Assistant against 4.6 for Winix Smart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winix Smart has 34K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 20% of Winix Smart's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, Winix Smart monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | Winix Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [4.6 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winix-smart/id1477030154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 252 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [WINIX INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475353212) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Assistant

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

Control your entire smart home from one app, locally and privately. Automate devices, receive notifications, and manage your home's data securely. Integrates with thousands of smart devices and open standards.

**Highlights:** Control entire home from one app, Discover and configure new devices, Automate device actions, Local data privacy, Connect to open standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter), Remote access via Home Assistant Cloud, Location-based automation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Winix Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winix-smart/id1477030154)

Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

**Highlights:** Remote power on/off, Fan speed and mode control, Scheduling air purifier operation, Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring, Filter life tracking and replacement alerts, Voice control with Amazon Alexa

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cleans air effectively
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
- 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
- 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Firmware update process issues
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Scheduling features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve app UI and usability
- Allow device rearrangement in app
- Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
- Provide more detailed air quality information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

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

### Is Winix Smart free?

Winix Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or Winix Smart?

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Winix Smart averages 4.6 from 34K ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or Winix Smart have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor Winix Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or Winix Smart?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and Winix Smart monthly. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on September 23, 2026 and Winix Smart on September 25, 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.*