# Controller for HomeKit vs I

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I at 100% against Controller for HomeKit's 29%. I also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and I sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

I 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Controller for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of I's.

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 2 weeks, I weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | I |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-moodset/id6753714752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Gifted Genes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844618576) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus Lifetime | $179.99 | 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


### I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-moodset/id6753714752)

This app helps you optimize your mood and well-being through science-backed practices. It offers personalized guidance, meditation, yoga, and sound frequencies to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Achieve better focus, sleep, and overall happiness.

**Highlights:** Mood Optimization, Mindful practices, Personalized guidance, Healing sound frequencies, Curated yoga sessions, Meditation practices, Wellness challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I-CAN Start | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| I-CAN Thrive | $8.99 | per month |
| I-CAN Peak | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| I-CAN Premium Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| I-CAN Wallet 50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| I-CAN Wallet 100 | $100.00 | one-time |
| I-CAN Wallet 200 | $200.00 | one-time |
| I-CAN Wallet 500 | $500.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

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

### Is I free?

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

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

I is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while I averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor I shows ads.

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

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and I weekly. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on November 13, 2026 and I on November 12, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*