eHomeLife vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eHomeLife
Control smart plugs and connected electronic devices remotely. Schedule power cycles, create custom scenes for multiple devices, and monitor device status from anywhere.
- Remote on/off control
- Customizable schedules
- Automated rules
- Scene creation
- Device status monitoring
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eHomeLife mainly focuses on Home Automation gadgets. Currently, we have smart plug available in market. Customers can plug their electronic devices on it and then use the eHomeLife app to easily manage below features. 1. Turn electronic devices on/off from anywhere with eHomeLife app. 2. Create on/off schedules, auto-off rules to work automatically. 3. Support Scenes function, users can set multiple devices to the previously configured settings. 4. Check to see if connected devices are on/off from anywhere for peace of mind.
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eHomeLife at 81% against HOOBS's 11%. eHomeLife also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.2) and ratings volume (372 vs 25). HOOBS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eHomeLife holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eHomeLife has 372 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of eHomeLife's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.
eHomeLife ships an update every 6 weeks, HOOBS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | eHomeLife | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (372 ratings) — better | 1.2 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 372 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | HOOBS Inc |
Customer experience
eHomeLife
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In-app purchases
eHomeLife
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
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