Comparison

Controller for HomeKit vs High Strangeness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Controller for HomeKit

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
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Get more out of your smart home. Your HomeKit and Matter devices can do more than on and off: Controller for HomeKit gives you dashboards you build yourself, workflows that run over several steps, months of history, and a floor plan you control directly. YOUR OWN DASHBOARD Your devices sit where you need them, instead of in a list. - Views you compose yourself from tiles: per home, per person, and if you want, per device. One for the iPad on the wall, one for the iPhone in your pocket. - More than 25 tile variants: devices, scenes, workflows, time, weather, calendar, charts, battery warnings. - Five standard sizes, or drag your own size on the grid. - Visibility conditions: a tile or a whole section appears only when you need it. - Plus widgets for your Home Screen and a view of your own on Apple Watch. CONTROLLER AI Describe what you need in plain language: a dashboard, a scene, an automation or a workflow. Controller builds it, and you adjust it however you like afterwards. MORE THAN A SCHEDULE Two devices become a sequence that thinks along. - Workflows: multiple steps, conditions and branches for sequences a single automation cannot express. - Automations with advanced triggers and conditions. - States: virtual switches that capture how your home currently stands and drive your workflows accordingly. - Custom notifications for anything you want to know about. - NFC tags: one tap and the workflow runs. YOUR SENSORS ARE ALREADY MEASURING Controller remembers the values and makes them readable. - Charts: see how temperature, humidity or battery level develop over weeks and months, across every device and brand. - Maintenance: which battery is empty, which device is unreachable, which automation is broken. - Logs: every activity and every change, traceable. - Smart folders: devices and automations grouped by filters you define. - Floor Plan: scan your home with the LiDAR sensor of your iPhone or iPad and control your devices right on the plan. - Controller Hub: a dedicated iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac runs your workflows automatically. Charts and States require Controller Hub. SHARE THE WORK, NOT JUST THE SWITCHES - Home Sharing: pass your entire setup to the people you live with. For each person you choose between the whole app or only the dashboards you share with them. - Setup codes: your HomeKit and Matter codes stay safe in the app and never get lost. - Backups: save your setup and restore it whenever you need to. Controller for HomeKit runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. You already own the devices. Controller for HomeKit brings out what is in them. More on our website: https://www.controllerforhomekit.com Privacy Policy: https://controllerforhomekit.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

High Strangeness

Track and report UFO sightings, UAP encounters, and paranormal experiences worldwide. Explore an interactive map of reported activity, browse verified accounts, and join community discussions. Access curated paranormal media to deepen your understanding of unexplained phenomena.

Highlights
  • Report UFO sightings and paranormal experiences
  • Interactive map of global paranormal activity
  • Browse verified paranormal reports
  • Community discussions on unexplained phenomena
  • Curated paranormal media feeds
  • Filter reports by category, location, and date
Features
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High Strangeness is a paranormal exploration app for reporting UFO sightings, UAP encounters & paranormal experiences—the premier app for tracking unexplained phenomena, alien encounters, ghost sightings, and haunted locations worldwide. REPORT UFO SIGHTINGS & PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS Share UFO sightings, UAP encounters, alien sightings, ghost encounters, and unexplained phenomena with detailed reports. Add photos, videos, and location data. Categorize reports by type: UFO/UAP sightings, ghostly activity, cryptid encounters, strange lights, haunted locations, and supernatural events. EXPLORE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY ON INTERACTIVE MAP View an interactive map of reported paranormal activity, UFO sightings, UAP encounters, and haunted locations worldwide. See where others experienced unexplained phenomena, explore haunted places, discover patterns, and track alien reports. Filter by category, date, and verification status. INVESTIGATE DECLASSIFIED CASE FILES Go inside real, sourced case files on history's most compelling UFO and UAP encounters, presented like declassified government dossiers. Review raw infrared footage, FOIA'd documents, and named or redacted witness testimony, then weigh two competing verdicts—the official government finding versus an independent investigator's—and file your own. New cases are added as governments declassify UAP files, so the archive keeps growing. Your first case file is free; unlock the full archive with High Strangeness Premium. BROWSE VERIFIED PARANORMAL REPORTS Browse paranormal reports, UFO sightings, UAP encounters, and unexplained phenomena from trusted sources. See corroborated encounters, historical alerts, external reports, alien sightings, ghost encounters, and supernatural events. Filter by category, location, and date. JOIN PARANORMAL COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Join the conversation in community threads about UFO sightings, paranormal experiences, UAP encounters, and unexplained phenomena. Discuss reports, share theories, ask questions, and connect with others who have experienced alien encounters, ghost sightings, haunted locations, and supernatural events. Upvote compelling reports and contribute to the community's understanding of paranormal phenomena. ACCESS FEATURED PARANORMAL MEDIA Curated podcasts and YouTube channels covering paranormal topics, UFO investigations, UAP research, and unexplained phenomena. Listen to podcasts and discover other leading voices in paranormal research, alien encounters, and UFO investigations. KEY FEATURES: • Report UFO sightings, UAP encounters, and paranormal experiences with photos, videos, and location data • Interactive map showing worldwide paranormal activity, UFO sightings, and haunted locations • Investigate declassified case files on real UFO/UAP encounters — raw footage, FOIA documents, and competing official verdicts • Browse verified paranormal reports, alien encounters, and external sources • Community discussions and threads about unexplained phenomena • Filter reports by category, location, and date • Curated media feeds with top paranormal podcasts and UFO channels • Historical alerts and archived paranormal reports • Real-time updates on new UFO sightings and paranormal encounters PRIVACY & SECURITY High Strangeness respects your privacy. Reports can be submitted anonymously, and your personal information is protected. Location data is used only to tag reports and is never shared without your consent. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, UFO researcher, or someone who's experienced alien encounters, ghost sightings, or unexplained phenomena, High Strangeness is your gateway to exploring the unknown. Join thousands of users documenting and investigating mysterious phenomena. Download High Strangeness and start tracking unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and paranormal encounters. Terms of Use: https://highstrangeness.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://highstrangeness.app/privacy

Screenshots

Controller for HomeKit4 screens
High Strangeness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Controller for HomeKit at 4.1 against High Strangeness's 3.5. Controller for HomeKit also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). High Strangeness's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and High Strangeness sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Controller for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. 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: 27% of Controller for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 0% of High Strangeness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, High Strangeness every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Controller for HomeKit versus High Strangeness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterController for HomeKitHigh Strangeness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.8K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeracasa Software GmbHDan Perry

Customer experience

Controller for HomeKit

All ratings2,742 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative63.7%

High Strangeness

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Controller for HomeKit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Backup and restore issues
  • Disappearing automations and accessories
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
  • Slow performance and unresponsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • Better integration with Apple Home app
  • Support for more HomeKit device types
  • Ability to customize automation triggers

High Strangeness

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Controller for HomeKit

Subscriptions6
  • Controller Essentials2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon$4.991 Month
  • Controller Plus$8.991 Month
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  • Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon3 Months trial$39.991 Year
  • Controller Essentials7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Controller Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Controller Essentials Lifetime$99.99
  • Controller Essentials Lifetime$139.99
2 purchases

High Strangeness

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Controller for HomeKit free?
Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is High Strangeness free?
High Strangeness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or High Strangeness?
Controller for HomeKit is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while High Strangeness averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Controller for HomeKit or High Strangeness have ads?
Neither Controller for HomeKit nor High Strangeness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Controller for HomeKit or High Strangeness?
Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 10 days, and High Strangeness every 4 months. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on October 20, 2026 and High Strangeness on October 14, 2026.

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