# Controller for HomeKit vs HOMYHUB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOMYHUB at 85% against Controller for HomeKit's 27%. HOMYHUB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HOMYHUB asks for nothing beyond the download.

HOMYHUB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Controller for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 85% of HOMYHUB's.

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, HOMYHUB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | HOMYHUB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homyhub/id1226370288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [HomyHub LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226370286) |

## What reviewers say

### Controller for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

Enhance your smart home experience with advanced control and automation. Visualize your home with floor plans, track device performance with charts, and create complex automations tailored to your needs. Organize devices, store setup codes, and monitor your entire smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Floor plan visualization with LiDAR, Device performance charts, Complex automations and workflows, Custom notifications, Smart folders and filters, Setup code storage, Device maintenance and logs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation features
- 📚 Helpful backup and restore functionality
- 🔍 Detailed logging and troubleshooting
- 🧠 Advanced HomeKit control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Backup and restore issues
- Disappearing automations and accessories
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better integration with Apple Home app
- Support for more HomeKit device types
- Ability to customize automation triggers


### HOMYHUB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homyhub/id1226370288)

Transform your garage into a smart space. Control, monitor, and manage access to your garage door from anywhere using your smartphone. It offers easy installation and integrates with various smart home devices and voice assistants.

**Highlights:** Remote garage door control, Real-time access monitoring, Unlimited user access sharing, Easy installation, Smart home integration, Military-grade encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HOMYHUB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or HOMYHUB?

HOMYHUB is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while HOMYHUB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Controller for HomeKit or HOMYHUB have ads?

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor HOMYHUB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Controller for HomeKit or HOMYHUB?

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, and HOMYHUB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on October 23, 2026 and HOMYHUB on October 21, 2026.

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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.*