Comparison

Home Assistant vs LumaDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Home Assistant

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
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The Home Assistant Companion app allows you to access your Home Assistant instance on the go. Home Assistant is the smart home solution focused on privacy, choice, and sustainability. It runs locally in your home via a device like the Home Assistant Green or Raspberry Pi. This app connects to all the most powerful features of Home Assistant, - One app to control the whole home - Home Assistant is compatible with the biggest brands in the smart home, connecting to thousands of smart devices and services. - Discover automatically and quickly configure new devices - such as Philips Hue, Sonos, and IKEA Tradfri. - Automate everything - Make all the devices in your home work in harmony - have your lights dim when you start watching a movie, or turn off your heat when you’re away from home. - Keep your home’s data in the home - use it privately to see past trends and averages. - Connect to open standards with hardware add-ons - including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Thread, and Bluetooth. - Connect anywhere - If you would like to access this app while away from home, the most secure and simple way to get started is Home Assistant Cloud. The app unlocks your smartphone or tablet as a home automation tool. - Securely share your location, using it to automate heating, security, and so much more. - Get notifications on what's happening in your home, from detecting leaks to doors left open, you have full control over what it tells you. - Carplay functionality lets you open a garage or disable the security system from the dash of your car. - Build your own widgets to control any device in your home with a tap. - Integrate Home Assistant's functionality into Shortcuts, for example have your phone’s morning alarm turn on the coffee machine. - Apple Watch compatibility can show your home's temperature on a watch face or quickly activate devices. - Text or talk to your local voice assistant on your device. - Mac compatibility allows you to control your home from your desktop, but also to share data to build automation, like having your streaming lights turn on when your camera is active. Join the over 1 million users and empower your home with better privacy, choice and sustainability. Compatible with: Airthings, Amazon Alexa, Amcrest, Apple HomeKit, Apple TV, ASUSWRT, August, Belink WeMo, Bluetooth, Bose SoundTouch, Broadlink, BTHome, deCONZ, Denon, Devolo, DLNA, Ecobee, Ecovacs, Ecowitt, Elgato, EZVIZ, Fritz, Fully Kiosk, GoodWe, Govee, Growatt, Hikvision, Hive, Home Connect, Homematic, HomeWizard, Honeywell, iCloud, IFTTT, IKEA Tradfri, Insteon, Jellyfin, LG Smart TVs, LIFX, Logitech Harmony, Lutron Caseta, Magic Home, Matter, MotionEye, MQTT, MusicCast, Nanoleaf, Netatmo, Nuki, OctoPrint, ONVIF, Opower, Overkiz, OwnTracks, Panasonic Viera, Philips Hue, Pi-hole, Plex, Reolink, Ring, Roborock, Roku, Samsung TVs, Sense, Sensiba, Shelly, SmartThings, SolarEdge, Sonarr, Sonos, Sony Bravia, Spotify, Steam, SwitchBot, Synology, Tado, Tasmota, Tesla Wall, Thread, Tile, TP-Link Smart Home, Tuya, UniFi, UPnP, Verisure, Vizio, Wallbox, WebRTC, WiZ, WLED, Xbox, Xiaomi BLE, Yale, Yeelight, YoLink, Z-Wave, Zigbe

About

LumaDeck

Features
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Create the ultimate immersive experience with LumaDeck. Elevate your home or lounge by synchronizing your Philips Hue, LIFX, WiZ, Govee (WiFi) and Apple Home/Matter lights and smart hardware with any video. Whether it's a blockbuster action film, a cozy fireplace loop, or a tropical jungle escape, IdolSync turns your entire room into part of the screen. KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES • LumaDeck is the ultimate cinematic sync engine for tiki enthusiasts, haunters, and smart home power users. • Cinematic Light Sync: Experience real-time synchronization between your Philips Hue, LIFX and WiZ lights and curated video content. • Extended Display Support: Use your iPhone as a powerful controller while mirroring immersive video to your RokuTV, AppleTV, or any external screen. • Hardware FX Triggers: Take your setup to the next level by triggering ESP32 props and external hardware via webhooks—perfect for "haunt" effects and interactive displays. • Background Mode Ready: Your light show won't stop just because you check a message; IdolSync keeps the sync active in the background. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT • DIY Friendly: Built for the "tiki" and "haunt" communities who love to customize their space. • Low Latency: Optimized for fast, responsive hardware triggers and smooth lighting transitions. • Try Before You Buy: Start with a 2-minute video for free, and unlock the full "Stolen Idol" experience with a single Pro purchase. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS • Requires any of the following smart devices: Philips Hue Bridge and Lights/WiZ/LIFX/Matter smart bulbs or plugs • Compatible with iOS 18.0 and higher

Screenshots

Home Assistant4 screens
LumaDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Assistant at none against LumaDeck's 5. Home Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LumaDeck sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, LumaDeck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Home Assistant versus LumaDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome AssistantLumaDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNabu Casa, IncKENDRICK JAMES WALLACE

In-app purchases

None

Home Assistant

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LumaDeck

One-time5
  • The Shaman$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$6.99
  • Volcano Pack 2$9.99
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  • Volcano Pack 1$9.99
  • Tiki Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is Home Assistant free?
Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaDeck free?
LumaDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Home Assistant or LumaDeck have ads?
Neither Home Assistant nor LumaDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or LumaDeck?
Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and LumaDeck weekly. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on October 26, 2026 and LumaDeck on October 25, 2026.

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