Comparison

GV vs HD+ Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

GV

Features
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Once connected with GV-I/O Box 4E/8E/16E, you can use GV-IoT mobile app to define the input and output pins and trigger output devices remotely.

About

HD+ Dashboard

Control your smart home devices with a native iOS app. It offers instant device updates, a seamless interface, and extensive customization options for a premium experience.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery and instant dashboard generation
  • 100% local control for privacy and speed
  • Full-screen mode for wall-mounted tablets
  • Drag-and-drop device arrangement
  • Support for rich tile types (Web, Video, Weather, etc.)
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
Features
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Take full control of your smart home with HD+! HD+ is a native iOS application for viewing and controlling your Hubitat Hub devices. Built from the ground up for speed and reliability, HD+ instantly gives you a seamless interface for your entire smart home—no complex dashboard configuration required. Whether you want quick access to your lights and locks from your iPhone, or you want to build the ultimate wall-mounted iPad dashboard, HD+ provides a premium, immersive experience. WHY HD+? Unlike web-based dashboards that force your browser to constantly refresh, HD+ is a fully native app. This means device updates are instantaneous, animations are smooth, and your dashboard is always responsive. FEATURES: • Auto-Discovery & Easy Setup: No need to manually build your dashboard from scratch. HD+ automatically finds your Hubitat Hub on your network and generates a clean, organized dashboard instantly. • 100% Local Control: Just like Hubitat, HD+ prioritizes your privacy and speed. All traffic is local to your home network. No third-party servers are used. (Remote access is fully supported as well via cloud.hubitat.com for when you are away from home). • Built for Wall-Mounted Tablets: Full-Screen mode turns an iPad into the perfect smart home command center. • Endless Customization: Drag and drop devices, adjust tile sizes, group similar devices together, and apply custom themes or backgrounds to match your home's aesthetic. • Rich Tile Support: Go beyond basic switches! HD+ supports Web (HTML) Tiles, Video, Weather, Calendars, Auto Refreshing Photos, and more. Transform the way you interact with your smart home. Download HD+ today and experience the fastest, most customizable Hubitat dashboard on iOS! (Note: A Hubitat Elevation Hub is required to use this application.)

Screenshots

GV4 screens
HD+ Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HD+ Dashboard at every 11 days against GV's every 25 months. GV's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 25 months, HD+ Dashboard every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GV versus HD+ Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVHD+ Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoVision incJOSEPH A PAGE

In-app purchases

None

GV

No in-app purchases

None

HD+ Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD+ Dashboard free?
HD+ Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GV or HD+ Dashboard have ads?
Neither GV nor HD+ Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GV or HD+ Dashboard?
GV ships an update every 25 months, and HD+ Dashboard every 11 days. Most recently, GV was updated on September 19, 2026 and HD+ Dashboard on September 13, 2026.

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