Comparison

Aura HomeKit vs Hogar Mini S

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

Head to head
About

Aura HomeKit

Control smart home devices and manage firmware updates for compatible hardware. This application allows users to operate appliances remotely and integrate with voice assistants for seamless home automation.

Highlights
  • Control smart appliances
  • Integrate with Siri
  • Perform firmware upgrades
  • Manage Aura Switch devices
  • Remote appliance operation
Features
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Aura HomeKit is an app fully compatible with Wozart's Aura product line. Aura Switch, our first product is a device that is installed behind your electrical switchboards and allows you to control your appliances using this app and Siri. The Aura HomeKit app is neccessary to perform firmware upgrades on your Aura Switch devices.

About

Hogar Mini S

Features
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Hogar Mini by Hogar Controls Inc. is a complete smart home automation app that can be used as an interface for our Home Controller Mini (HC Mini) to control all smart devices in the entire home. It brings total control of your smart devices to your fingertips using the most simple and intuitive interface. What’s new: Updated UI The interface of Hogar Mini App is designed to be simple and easy to use. Enhanced Admin and Remote Access Permissions The Hogar Mini App users can now enjoy admin privileges with Hogar Mini App. HC Mini user will be the default administrator, giving him permission to change the configuration settings as per requirement. Custom Themes Hogar Mini App users can now completely change how the app looks. You can easily switch between the light and dark themes based on their liking. Users can even create a custom theme using their own backgrounds which means every user can have their own custom theme. Weather Updates Hogar Mini App users will now have access to in-app weather updates based on your current location. Room Customization Hogar Mini App users now have the option to choose, arrange the order and customize the individual backgrounds of the rooms inside the app. It also features a toggle switch next to every room that can switch on/off all devices in the room without having to set a scene. In-App Registration Hogar Mini App users can now directly register and login from within the app using their mobile number or email address.

Screenshots

Aura HomeKit2 screens
Hogar Mini S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aura HomeKit at 9.0 against Hogar Mini S's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Aura HomeKit versus Hogar Mini S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAura HomeKitHogar Mini S
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWozart Technologies Private LimitedHogar Controls India Pvt Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Aura HomeKit

No in-app purchases

None

Hogar Mini S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aura HomeKit free?
Aura HomeKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hogar Mini S free?
Hogar Mini S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aura HomeKit or Hogar Mini S have ads?
Neither Aura HomeKit nor Hogar Mini S shows ads.

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