Comparison

Chaptr vs XOME Homebridge

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

Head to head
About

Chaptr

Easily create chapter marks for audio productions on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Import audio files, add marks with simple clicks, and export them in various podcast-friendly formats. Adjust mark timing and listening speed for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Create chapter marks on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Import audio from cloud services or web
  • Add marks with simple earbud clicks
  • Edit mark timecodes
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Export to multiple podcast formats
Features
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Create chapter marks for your audio production with your iPhone on the Go! Import your audio files from all document providing Apps like Dropbox or iCloud Drive or download them directly from the web. Add marks while listening: Click two or three times with your Apple EarPods to add marks while your iPhone is locked. You can also configure your AirPods to work with Chaptr. Chaptr is also available on your Apple Watch! Create marks from your wrist while you listen to your audio productions! Add edit marks at positions where your production needs improvement. Adjust the timecode of already created marks and move them to their exact position. Choose your favorite listening speed to work faster. Export the marks you created to * Podigee * mp4chaps file format (compatible with Reaper, Auphonic) * Reaper specific chapter marks file format (supports mark colors) * Podlove Simple Chapters Supported audio formats: MP3 und M4A

About

XOME Homebridge

Features
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Xome Homebridge App is a companion to the XOME Homebridge product which runs the Homebridge application for connected smart devices. The app enables customers of the product to use the app SSH terminal to manage the XOME server base system, along with controlling of the Homebridge application. App also contains product instructions, and troubleshoot information. App enables user to generate new keys, see connection history, create and issue commands.

Screenshots

Chaptr4 screens
XOME Homebridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XOME Homebridge at Free against Chaptr's $2.99. XOME Homebridge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Chaptr's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

XOME Homebridge is free to download; Chaptr costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, XOME Homebridge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chaptr versus XOME Homebridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaptrXOME Homebridge
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStefan TrauthAndres Salazar

In-app purchases

None

Chaptr

No in-app purchases

None

XOME Homebridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chaptr free?
Chaptr costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XOME Homebridge free?
XOME Homebridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chaptr or XOME Homebridge have ads?
Neither Chaptr nor XOME Homebridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chaptr or XOME Homebridge?
Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, and XOME Homebridge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaptr was updated on September 16, 2026 and XOME Homebridge on September 20, 2026.

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