Comparison

Visual Home vs Utility King

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

Head to head
About

Visual Home

Unify and control your smart home devices from a single dashboard. Visualize data from various sources and trigger actions on connected devices. Offers advanced features through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for smart home data
  • Control connected devices
  • Support for Philips Hue, HomeKit, Homematic, and more
  • MQTT and HTTP REST client
  • JavaScript Lambda functions
  • Homescreen widgets
  • Favorites management
Features
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Visual displays the data from different sources on an unified dashboard. In addition it allows controlling and triggering actions on connected devices. Directly supported are currently - Philips Hue - HomeKit - Homematic - Ezcontrol XS1 - HTML Widgets - Open Weather Map - PVOutput.org The more experienced user can also use - MQTT Client (Subscribe, Publish) - HTTP REST Client - JavaScript Lambda functions # Information on HomeKit Visual offers to visualize the values of all HomeKit accessories with readable characteristics and scalar data formats (e.g. integer, float). In addition Visual can set values to writable characteristics with scalar data formats. # Information on the In-App purchase • This App offers an auto-renewing subscription "Advanced Features" that unlock extended features: - JavaScript Lambda functions - Search and filter datapoints - Trigger scenes defined in the Philips Hue bridge - Debug logging for all endpoints - Multi column dashboard - Homescreen Widgets - Favorites • This In-App purchase is an auto-renewing subscription • The subscription duration is 1 month • For the price please check the In-App purchase details on AppStore or in the App itself • Your iTunes account will be charged for the purchase at the time of subscription purchase. • The subscription is renewed automatically, unless the automatic renewal is terminated at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your iTunes account will be charged the same amount as the original subscription within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be disabled in your iTunes account after the original purchase.

About

Utility King

Features
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Utility King packs 27 essential tools into one clean, fast, and fully offline app. Stop cluttering your home screen with single-purpose apps — everything you need is here, works instantly, without Wi-Fi. --- 27 TOOLS INCLUDED --- QR Code Reader Scan any QR code instantly. Supports URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, and plain text. Barcode Scanner Read barcodes in any format — Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, PDF-417, and more. QR Code Generator Create custom QR codes for any text, link, or data. Share or save with one tap. Torch Instant flashlight. Tap once, done. Spirit Level Turn your iPhone into a precision level. Perfect for hanging frames and mounting shelves. Battery Health See your battery's true capacity, charge cycle count, estimated lifespan, and real-time charging status. The data Apple hides. Compass Precise, always-offline directional compass. Qibla Finder GPS-based Qibla direction from anywhere in the world. Accurate, instant, no internet needed. Prayer Times Daily prayer times based on your GPS location. Works completely offline, globally. Unit Converter Convert length, weight, temperature, speed, area, volume, and more — all in one place. Salary Calculator Calculate your real take-home pay after taxes. Supports multiple countries and currencies. Calculator A clean, fast everyday calculator. Stopwatch and Timer Full-featured stopwatch with lap times and a precise countdown timer. Clipboard History Never lose a copied text again. Everything you copy is saved, searchable, and ready to reuse. Password Generator Generate strong, secure passwords with custom length and character rules. Bluetooth Scanner Discover all Bluetooth devices nearby with signal strength and device details. Hidden Camera Detector Scan for suspicious RF signals and detect hidden cameras in hotels, rentals, and changing rooms. Noise Meter Real-time decibel meter. Measure sound levels in your environment instantly. Earthquake Siren A loud emergency siren for critical situations — powerful when it matters most. Secure Vault Store sensitive notes, passwords, and private data locked behind Face ID or Touch ID. Water Tracker Log your daily water intake and build healthy hydration habits. Shopping List A simple, fast grocery and shopping list manager. Date Converter Convert between date formats, calculate the difference between two dates, and work with Unix timestamps. Wi-Fi Info View your current network details: IP address, SSID, and connection info. World Clocks Analog clocks for 24 major cities worldwide. Drag to reorder, tap for full details. Dice and Coin Roll a die or flip a coin — virtual randomness whenever you need it. Tarot Classic tarot card readings for reflection and entertainment. --- WHY UTILITY KING --- • 27 tools in a single app, no clutter • 100% offline — no Wi-Fi required for any tool • Instant startup, no loading screens • Clean interface with light and dark mode support • Pin your favorite tools as shortcuts for one-tap access • Privacy first: no data collection, no tracking, no ads • New tools added with every update --- UTILITY KING PRO --- Unlock all current and future tools with a single Pro subscription. Monthly Plan: Full access, cancel anytime. Yearly Plan: Best value — save over 50%. All future tools included at no extra cost. Five tools are free forever: QR Reader, Torch, Spirit Level, Battery Health, Compass. One download. Every tool you need. Always offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://erdikaniks.blogspot.com/2026/04/privacy-policy-utility-king.html

Screenshots

Visual Home4 screens
Utility King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Utility King at none against Visual Home's 1. Utility King also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Visual Home's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Home sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Utility King asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Home ships an update every 4 months, Utility King weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Visual Home versus Utility King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual HomeUtility King
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndreas BinnerErdi Kanik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual Home

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Features$1.491 Month
None

Utility King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Home free?
Visual Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Utility King free?
Utility King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Home or Utility King have ads?
Neither Visual Home nor Utility King shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Home or Utility King?
Visual Home ships an update every 4 months, and Utility King weekly. Most recently, Visual Home was updated on November 2, 2026 and Utility King on November 9, 2026.

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