Zipato vs KNX SmartHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zipato
Control and manage your smart home devices, including security alarms, thermostats, lighting, and video monitoring. Create custom automations and schedules for a personalized living experience. Integrates with a wide range of smart home standards and devices.
- Device management for multiple systems
- Professional security alarm features
- Customizable smart thermostat control
- Video intercom and monitoring
- Lights and power management
- Advanced automation rules and geofencing
- Fully customizable dashboard
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Some features of Zipato APP: Device manager > creating and managing multiple Systems > managing servers and configuring multi-server Systems > integrating Systems into other Systems as SubSystems > pairing, configuring and monitoring devices based on different standards > support for Z-wave, KNX, ModBus, EnOcean, ULE, Zigbee, PhIlips Hue, Sonos... Professional Security Alarm > multi-partitions, cross zoning, user roles > intruder, smoke, water leak, CO detection and alerts Smart thermostat > create you own thermostat by using system devices, > multiple zones, schedulers... > integration with other popular thermostats based on supported standards Video Intercom > DoorPhone for entrance control > video and Voice enabled > integration with Zipato SIP server and other popular SIP servers Lights and power management > dimming, switching, rgbw, consumption monitoring > motor controls for curtains, roller shutter and valves > IR control for A/C and AV devices > door locks control with access codes management Video monitoring > IP cameras live view > event based recording and messaging > multi-camera monitoring views > timeline and Gallery views for watching recorded video and snapshots Automation > mobile rule creator for creating simple rules > geofencing for creating rules based on mobile user’s location > customizable scheduler with advanced configuration options > scenarios and grouping of devices > integration with rules made by online Rule Creator Dashboard > fully customizable > create containers with device widgets by type, room, scene or custom > scrollable or listed container views > special home page info widgets for easier monitoring > powerful but intuitive widgets with multiple controlling options for all System devices > vertical and landscape mode supported for tablets Knowledge base > News and Announcements with latest information about the platform > Articles with demo videos about specific functions --- note --- For using Zipato APP it’s necessary to have at least one Zipato controller, preferably Zipabox2 or Zipatile2. — note for existing zipato users --- This Zipato APP is based on Zipato v3 backend. Zipato v3 is the whole new Zipato backend and each System needs to be made from scratch. To use this APP with your current controller, it is necessary to unregister your existing controller from the Zipato v2 environment and register it within a System in Zipato v3 environment through this APP.
KNX SmartHome
Control and manage your smart home system remotely. Monitor device status, receive instant alerts for events and security, and customize settings to fit your needs. This app is exclusively for registered KNX Smart home system customers.
- Remote device control
- Device status monitoring
- Instant event notifications
- Security alerts
- Customizable settings
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KNX SmartHome is a specialized application designed to control and manage smart home systems. This application is exclusively for customers who have registered and installed the KNX Smart home system, provided and supported directly by us through the registration, contracting, and handover process. Main Features: - Remote control of devices within the smarthome system. - Monitoring and reporting on the operational status of devices. - Instant notifications about events and security alerts. - Customization of settings according to individual usage needs. Registration and Account Management Process: KNX SmartHome accounts can only be issued through the formal registration, contract, and acceptance process by our personnel. Each account is unique and directly linked to the system installed for the customer. This ensures high security and personalized service for each customer. Privacy Policy: We are committed to protecting users' personal information and strictly adhere to data security regulations. Detailed information about our privacy policy can be found on our website. Customer Support: For support requests or issues related to accounts, customers can contact our customer support department directly through the application or website. We are ready to assist with account requests, including account deletion, under the terms established. Contact us for installation of KNX Smarthome intelligent home system: Hotline: 1900299968 Website: https://www.thachanhitt.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KNX SmartHome at 100% against Zipato's 9%. KNX SmartHome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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.
Zipato ships an update every 2 months, KNX SmartHome weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zipato | KNX SmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tri plus grupa | Nguyen Hong Thach |
Customer experience
Zipato
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In-app purchases
Zipato
No in-app purchases
KNX SmartHome
No in-app purchases








