# Controller for HomeKit vs The Relax Clock

The clearest difference is price: Controller for HomeKit at Free against The Relax Clock's $1.99. Controller for HomeKit also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). The Relax Clock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Controller for HomeKit is free to download; The Relax Clock costs $1.99 up front. Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Relax Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Relax Clock 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 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | The Relax Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-relax-clock/id6471902969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 210 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [i4islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048985) |

## 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


### The Relax Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-relax-clock/id6471902969)

Transform your space into a tranquil oasis with a beautifully designed clock and soothing animated backgrounds. Enhance relaxation with ambient soundscapes and customizable settings, perfect for meditation or unwinding.

**Highlights:** Elegant time display, Soothing animated backgrounds, Ambient soundscapes, Customizable settings, Ideal for meditation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 The Relax Clock free?

The Relax Clock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or The Relax Clock?

The Relax Clock is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while The Relax Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Controller for HomeKit or The Relax Clock have ads?

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor The Relax Clock 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.*