# Controller for HomeKit vs Intellimote

The clearest difference is rating: Controller for HomeKit at 4.1 against Intellimote's 1.9. Controller for HomeKit also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 10) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Intellimote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Controller for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Controller for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 30% of Intellimote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, Intellimote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | Intellimote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews)** | [1.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) |

## 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


### Intellimote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601)

Control your smart TVs and speakers from your phone and watch. Automatically discover devices, manage playback, group speakers, and monitor TV status. Unlock advanced features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs and speakers, Automatic device discovery, Playback and volume control, Group speaker management, Monitor TV playback status, Watch app integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Intellimote Pro (6 Months) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | Free | one-time |
| Watch remote for HEOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for MusicCast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced remote for Bravia TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for BRAVIA | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

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

### Is Intellimote free?

Intellimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Controller for HomeKit is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Intellimote averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor Intellimote shows ads.

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

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, and Intellimote every 2 months. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Intellimote on October 20, 2026.

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