# Home Assistant vs HTReminder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home Assistant at 54% against HTReminder's 0%. Home Assistant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTReminder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Assistant has 4.1K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of HTReminder's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, HTReminder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | HTReminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htreminder/id6755663309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 232 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [enoch bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848621858) |

## 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


### HTReminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htreminder/id6755663309)

This app uses AI to scan and read your pool or hot tub water test strips, providing instant chemical level readings. It logs all your tests, offers chemical suggestions, and sets maintenance reminders to keep your water balanced and clean.

**Highlights:** AI Test Strip Scanner, Chemical Suggestions, Maintenance Reminders, Water Chemistry History, Multiple Pool/Tub Management, Chemical Inventory Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Consumer Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Professional Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Consumer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Professional Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional Basic Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Professional Plus Yearly | $199.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

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

### Is HTReminder free?

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

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

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while HTReminder averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or HTReminder have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor HTReminder shows ads.

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

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and HTReminder every 6 days. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on November 6, 2026 and HTReminder on November 9, 2026.

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