HOOC Client vs HomeControl IC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOOC Client
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The HOOC Client for iOS - as a part of the HOOC Solution - enables you to connect to the Services configured in the HOOC management portal like for example Secure Remote Access (SERA). Configured installations and their services are shown in the client under your account and can be comfortably used from within the client.
HomeControl IC
Monitor and control your home or office HVAC system remotely. This app provides a user-friendly interface for Siemens controller families, ensuring your system is working smoothly from anywhere. It establishes an encrypted connection for secure operation.
- Remote HVAC system monitoring
- User-friendly operation
- Encrypted connection
- Multi-language support
- Monitor and operate plants
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A good feeling on the go with the App for Synco IC At a glance, you see whether your system at home or in the office is working smoothly. The Synco IC app provides you with user friendly operation of your HVAC system for Siemens controller families Synco™ 700, Sigmagyr®, Synco™ living und Albatros™. The app establishes an encrypted connection to your plants. With your Synco IC login you can monitor and operate all your plants without any configuration. Seven languages are supported: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Czech. Preconditions are a Synco webserver OZW772 or an LPB webserver OZW672 with firmware 5.2 or higher and an account for Synco IC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HomeControl IC at 11.0 against HOOC Client's 13.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HOOC Client ships an update every 4 months, HomeControl IC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOOC Client | HomeControl IC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOOC AG | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
HOOC Client
No in-app purchases
HomeControl IC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HOOC Client free?
Is HomeControl IC free?
Do HOOC Client or HomeControl IC have ads?
Which is updated more often, HOOC Client or HomeControl IC?
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