# Controller for HomeKit vs Lychee Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Controller for HomeKit at 4.1 against Lychee Watch's 2.0. Controller for HomeKit also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). Lychee Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lychee Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Controller for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Lychee Watch's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | Lychee Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lychee-watch/id6449210289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 210 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Lychee Things Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605547983) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 Essentials Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Controller Essentials 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


### Lychee Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lychee-watch/id6449210289)

Remotely manage your smart sliding doors and windows with this companion app. It allows control from any location, but requires initial setup via a separate mobile application.

**Highlights:** Remote control of sliding doors and windows, Control from any location, Companion app for SmartSlydr device, Requires mobile app for initial setup

**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 Lychee Watch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or Lychee Watch?

Controller for HomeKit is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Lychee Watch averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Controller for HomeKit or Lychee Watch have ads?

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor Lychee Watch shows ads.

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