# Controller for HomeKit vs Alex Voice Command setup dot

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Controller for HomeKit at 2.7K against Alex Voice Command setup dot's 7. Controller for HomeKit also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Alex Voice Command setup dot's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Alex Voice Command setup dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Controller for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, Alex Voice Command setup dot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | Alex Voice Command setup dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-voice-command-setup-dot/id6498712342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Shardaben Katharotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835644005) |

## 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 |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $99.99 | 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


### Alex Voice Command setup dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-voice-command-setup-dot/id6498712342)

This smart assistant uses voice commands to answer questions and execute tasks. Practice voice skills, get weather updates, traffic reports, headlines, and enjoy comedy routines. It offers various subscription plans for continued access.

**Highlights:** Voice command execution, Weather forecasts, Traffic reports, Latest headlines, Comedy routines, Inquiry variety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $4.99 | per month |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

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

### Is Alex Voice Command setup dot free?

Alex Voice Command setup dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or Alex Voice Command setup dot?

Controller for HomeKit is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Alex Voice Command setup dot averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Controller for HomeKit or Alex Voice Command setup dot have ads?

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor Alex Voice Command setup dot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Controller for HomeKit or Alex Voice Command setup dot?

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, and Alex Voice Command setup dot every 11 days. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alex Voice Command setup dot on September 11, 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.*