PHC Home Control vs Symcon Visualization
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHC Home Control
Control your home's lighting and blinds with this app. It allows you to switch, dim, and manage your PEHA PHC system devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. The app automatically displays the current status of your connected devices.
- Switch and dim lights
- Control blinds and shutters
- Real-time status display
- Automatic device detection via WLAN
- Customizable building/function structure
- No in-app configuration needed
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Die PHC APP ermöglicht das Schalten, Dimmen und Bedienen von Jalousien/Rollladen in einem PEHA PHC System mit dem Smartphone oder Tablett. Schalt- und Dimmzustände in der Anlage werden automatisch in der APP angezeigt. Das Bediengerät (Smartphone oder Tablett) erkennt automatisch via WLAN die PHC Anlage im gleichen Heim-Netzwerk. Die Gebäude- oder Funktionsstruktur kann in frei definierten TAB’s und Menüs dargestellt werden. Hierzu werden bei der Erstellung der PHC Anlage mit der PHC Software durch den Installateur die Funktionen einfach in den Ausgangsmodulen entsprechend kommentiert. !!! Die genaue Erklärung und Verwendung der Beschreibungssyntax finden Sie auf der PEHA Webseite www.peha.de Grundvoraussetzung für die Nutzung der PHC APP ist: • Die Nutzung von PHC Steuermodulen ab Version 3 mit Netzwerkanschluss • Firmware für das Steuermodul ab V3.28 • Max. 3 Steuermodule in einem Projekt • Integration der Steuermodule in das Heimnetzwerk Beim Starten der APP wird das PHC Projekt automatisch geladen und die Stati der anzeigbaren Funktionen aktualisiert. Eine Konfiguration innerhalb der APP ist nicht notwendig. Hinweis: Ein Zugriff von Außerhalb des Netzwerkes ist z.B. über die Einrichtung einer VPN-Verbindung möglich. Informationen hierzu entnehmen Sie bitte der Beschreibung Ihres Routers oder sprechen Ihren IT-Fachmann oder Internetprovider an. ---- The PHC APP enable you to switch, dim and control your shutters/blinds in a PEHA PHC system with a smartphone or tablet. Status information about switch or dim functions in your system will be displayed automatically in the APP. The user device (smartphone or tablet) can detect the PHC system via WLAN in the same home network. The building or function structure can freely defined and displayed in TAB’s and menus. It’s easy to define these descriptions in the output modules using the PHC commissioning software with your installer. The how to manual is available for download on the PEHA website: www.peha.de Requirements for using the PHC APP: • Use of PHC control units from Version 3 on with network connection • Firmware for control unit V3.28 or later • Max. 3 control units per PHC project • Integration of control units into your home network After starting the APP, the PHC project will be automatically loaded and the status information of the displayable functions will be updated. There is no need for a configuration inside the APP. Note: Access from outside your network can be done e.g. via a VPN connection. For setting up a VPN connection please read the manual of your router or ask your IT expert or internet provider
Symcon Visualization
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With Symcon Visualization, you can conveniently control all devices and functions of your smart home in one app. All systems supported by IP-Symcon are supported. These include the following: Wired systems: - KNX, LCN, ModBus, MQTT, BACnet, OPC UA, DMX/ArtNet, Siemens S7/Siemens Logo, 1-Wire Wireless systems: - EnOcean, HomeMatic, Xcomfort, Z-Wave Wallboxes: - ABL, Mennekes, Alfen, KEBA (others on request) Inverters: - SMA, Fronius, SolarEdge (others on request) Other systems: - Home Connect, Gardena, VoIP, eKey, Technical Alternative In addition, our free Module Store offers over 200 other connections (such as Shelly, Sonos, Spotify, Philips Hue and many more) and logic modules for your smart home! A complete and up-to-date list can always be found on our homepage. Many functions of the app can be tried out in demo mode. Important note: This app requires a SymBox, SymBox neo, SymBox Pro or an installed IP-Symcon version 7.0 or newer as a server. In addition, the corresponding building automation hardware must be installed. All tiles shown in the screenshots are samples of an example project. Your visualization is individually designed based on your personal configuration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PHC Home Control at 9.3 against Symcon Visualization's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PHC Home Control ships an update monthly, Symcon Visualization every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHC Home Control | Symcon Visualization |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Symcon GmbH |
In-app purchases
PHC Home Control
No in-app purchases
Symcon Visualization
No in-app purchases
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