iHome vs First Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iHome
Control your home's lights, TV, curtains, and more remotely via the internet. Organize devices by room and floor, set up automated scenarios, and back up your settings. Enjoy a smarter, more convenient living experience.
- Remote device control (lights, TV, curtains, AC, doors)
- Room and floor organization
- Device management and customization
- Automated device scenarios
- Settings backup and restore
- Demo account for testing
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Nowadays scientific and technological development is increasing . These advanced devices serve human life better and easier. Typically in a house , people can control electronic devices such as lights , TV ... remotely through the internet without touching any device . With the motto: "Easy way - Better Life!!", Acis is a pioneer company in the first remote control in Viet Nam has created the intelligent control devices are installed in the house to create a smart home for everyone . Besides, Acis also creates ESmart application allow users to control devices in the smartphone and tablet products . With ESmart you easier to control devices in the home such as light bulbs , television , ... remotely through the internet and electronic systems of Acis anytime anywhere. Signals are synchronized quickly. Enjoy the beautiful life!!! ********************************* Acis's system currently provides remote device including : - Light - Television - Curtains - Air Conditioning - Doors *********************************** Features : 1 . Home Control Expressing each room and each floor in a house . You can add , delete a room or a floor like building a house. In addition, you can also change the edit room/floor including change room name , floor name, avatar. Then you will add the devices you have registered in the system 's device Acis into a room.Also move them to the desired location and type of equipment and change their size . 2 . Classic Control A collection of all the devices you have registered in Acis's system . The device drivers here will also be synchronized across devices in the home was added to the home control 3 . Setting With 2 functions : backup and load file from server to server allows you to restore the settings you 've done before. 4 . Script Get a list of scenarios is created . The script is the time period is set to control devices such as lights off to sleep , open TV … 5 . Log Out When you log out , the whole of what you have done will be stored for the next log in. ***************** Because of the commercial application of Acis should register on the website: acis.com.vn. If you want to use a look at the technical and functional application, please use the following demo account: master account: demo control account: demo password: 123456 Any questions about this application, please contact us via email: info@acis.com.vn
First Player
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Let this app decide who is the first player in your game. Up to 12 players supported. Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. Totally random result each time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iHome at none against First Player's 1. iHome also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). First Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. First Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iHome asks for nothing beyond the download.
iHome ships an update every 3 weeks, First Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iHome | First Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Thanh Dat | Gary Watson |
In-app purchases
iHome
No in-app purchases
First Player
- Leave a tip$0.99









