# Home Linking vs HSP SMART

The clearest difference is rating: HSP SMART at 2.5 against Home Linking's 2.0. HSP SMART also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Linking sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. HSP SMART asks for nothing beyond the download.

HSP SMART holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Home Linking's written reviews are positive against 19% of HSP SMART's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Linking | HSP SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-linking/id1311300629/reviews) | **[2.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsp-smart/id1671706857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **19.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDEALLUX INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464494531) | [文波 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601212546) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Linking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-linking/id1311300629)

This application acts as a central hub for managing your smart home devices. Connect your phone to various smart hardware and control them all through a single, intuitive interface for a more connected living experience.

**Highlights:** Smart hardware hub, Connect phone to devices, Control smart gear, Seamless device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7D STD PLAN （M1） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7D STD PLAN （M1） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7D STD PLAN （M1） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30D STD PLAN （M1） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30D STD PLAN （M1） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30D STD PLAN(M6) | $13.99 | one-time |
| 30D STD PLAN(Y1) | $23.99 | one-time |
| 7D STD PLAN （Y1） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30D STD PLAN （Y1） | $59.99 | one-time |


### HSP SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsp-smart/id1671706857)

Control your RGB LED lighting to create the ultimate lighting experience. Adjust colors, select from multiple scene modes, and customize motor speed. Set multiple timers for automated lighting.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color disk, Multiple scene modes, Adjustable motor speed, Multiple timing settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful colors and lights
- 🌟 Good for inspiring art
- 😌 Relaxing at bedtime
- 💡 Lights still work when movement fails
- 👍 Mostly good for controlling aurora machine

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Power button hidden on iPhone
- ❌ No add button for new devices
- ❌ Music sync doesn't work
- ❌ Lights don't change in scene mode
- ❌ App resets settings and speed

**Reported bugs**

- Power button off screen
- Top row of buttons hidden
- Cannot pair new devices
- Music sync not working
- Lights not changing in scene mode

**Requested features**

- Add more music
- Add more light colors
- Add more scenes
- Sync with Spotify
- Save chosen settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Linking free?

Home Linking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HSP SMART free?

HSP SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Home Linking or HSP SMART?

HSP SMART is rated higher. Home Linking averages 2.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while HSP SMART averages 2.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Home Linking or HSP SMART have ads?

Neither Home Linking nor HSP SMART shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*