# Home Assistant vs WiZ Connected

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Assistant at none against WiZ Connected's 1. Home Assistant also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). WiZ Connected's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 4K) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WiZ Connected sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiZ Connected has 41K ratings behind it against 4K, 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 28% of WiZ Connected's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, WiZ Connected every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | WiZ Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [4.5 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiz-connected/id1587655962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 229 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) |

## 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


### WiZ Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiz-connected/id1587655962)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Effortlessly manage your smart lighting by organizing lights into rooms and groups. Control your ambiance remotely and explore various light modes to enhance your environment for work, relaxation, or fun. Securely store and share your settings with others.

**Highlights:** Organize lights by rooms and groups, Remote control via cloud, Variety of light modes, Secure cloud storage, Share settings with family and guests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heads-Up Monthly Single Home | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable and easy to set up
- 🔒 Works well with Alexa and Google Home
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 🔋 Reliable and long-lasting bulbs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and bulb disconnections
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive app UI
- 🤔 Reduced functionality compared to previous version
- 🕰️ Automation and scheduling issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inability to add or delete lights/rooms
- Automation schedules not working as expected
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to control individual lights in a group
- Improve Siri/Google Assistant integration
- Implement dark mode option
- Allow custom color palettes and dynamic lighting effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

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

### Is WiZ Connected free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or WiZ Connected?

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while WiZ Connected averages 4.5 from 41K ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or WiZ Connected have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor WiZ Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or WiZ Connected?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and WiZ Connected every 6 weeks. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on October 23, 2026 and WiZ Connected on October 24, 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.*