# Home Assistant vs CASIO WATCHES

Home Assistant and CASIO WATCHES both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 32% of CASIO WATCHES's. Home Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). CASIO WATCHES's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 4.1K). 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 4.7 for CASIO WATCHES. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CASIO WATCHES has 21K ratings behind it against 4.1K, 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 32% of CASIO WATCHES's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, CASIO WATCHES monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | CASIO WATCHES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casio-watches/id1555979427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 232 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456569836) |

## 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


### CASIO WATCHES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casio-watches/id1555979427)

This app connects to compatible CASIO watches via Bluetooth to manage settings, track daily activities like steps and heart rate, and access exclusive brand content. Users can also customize their own unique G-SHOCK models.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth watch connectivity, Time and world time settings, Activity tracking (steps, calories, heart rate), Exclusive G-SHOCK content, Customizable G-SHOCK models, Watch manual access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and accurate time keeping
- 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth connectivity
- 💡 Useful fitness tracking features
- 👍 Durable and well-built watches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔒 Invasive data collection
- 💤 Lack of offline functionality
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered interface
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life reporting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Bluetooth sync issues
- Incorrect fitness data tracking
- Time zone changes not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with Apple Health
- Ability to set PM alarms
- More customization options for watch faces
- Better data visualization and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

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

### Is CASIO WATCHES free?

CASIO WATCHES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or CASIO WATCHES?

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while CASIO WATCHES averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or CASIO WATCHES have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor CASIO WATCHES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or CASIO WATCHES?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and CASIO WATCHES monthly. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on November 6, 2026 and CASIO WATCHES on November 6, 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.*