# iHome Smart vs Home + Control

The clearest difference is rating: Home + Control at 4.3 against iHome Smart's 2.0. Home + Control also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 3). iHome Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Home + Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home + Control has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHome Smart | Home + Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihome-smart/id1169811738/reviews) | **[4.3 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-control/id1188809809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 24 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257307745) | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) |

## What reviewers say

### iHome Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihome-smart/id1169811738)

Control your home appliances remotely for convenience and energy savings. Manage multiple smart devices from one app, set custom schedules, and easily share access with family members.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Add multiple smart devices, Flexible timed tasks, Share equipment with family, Fast networking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home + Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-control/id1188809809)

Control your home's lights and power remotely. Schedule devices to turn on/off automatically for comfort, safety, and convenience. Monitor energy usage to reduce waste and costs.

**Highlights:** Remote control of lights and power, Scheduling for automation, Energy usage monitoring, Smart alerts for power outages, Compatibility with voice assistants

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHome Smart free?

iHome Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home + Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHome Smart or Home + Control?

Home + Control is rated higher. iHome Smart averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Home + Control averages 4.3 from 139 ratings.

### Do iHome Smart or Home + Control have ads?

Neither iHome Smart nor Home + Control shows ads.

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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.*