Comparison

ABUS Z vs Smart Home Controller App

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

Head to head
About

ABUS Z

Control and expand your smart home with a central gateway. Integrate ABUS sensors and third-party devices for security, energy saving, and climate control. Combine with the Smartvest system for enhanced safety and convenience.

Highlights
  • Centralized smart home control
  • Integrate ABUS sensors
  • Connect third-party devices
  • Energy saving features
  • Heating regulation
  • Enhanced security with Smartvest
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The ABUS Z-Wave Gateway is versatile and grows in possibilities with your requirements. Start with ABUS sensors and actuators to protect yourself from hazards. You can also integrate third-party solutions to save energy or regulate heating, for example. In conjunction with the Smartvest wireless alarm system, you combine the convenience of the Connected Home with real security. The Smartvest wireless alarm system remains an absolutely self-sufficient security solution. Via the ABUS Z-Wave Gateway, it opens up to the entire Z-Wave world and the safety logic remains unaffected.

About

Smart Home Controller App

Manage and control a wide range of smart home devices, including plugs, switches, bulbs, and cameras, from a single, intuitive interface. Simplify your daily routines by turning devices on or off with a tap, and easily expand your smart home setup.

Highlights
  • Control smart plugs, switches, and bulbs
  • Manage Wi-Fi cameras
  • Single-tap device on/off
  • Seamless device setup
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Expandable smart home management
Features
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The Smart Home Controller App helps you manage and control your smart devices, including connected plugs, switches, lights, bulbs, cameras, and more. Simple Smart Home Control Easily turn connected devices on or off with a single tap. Whether you're managing a single smart plug or multiple devices throughout your home, control is always within reach. Easy Setup Quickly connect supported devices and manage them directly from your phone. Designed to work with a wide range of compatible smart home products. Control Your Devices Manage lights, plugs, switches, and other supported devices from a single app. Create a streamlined smart home experience with reliable device control. Intuitive Design The app features a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy to get started whether you're new to smart home technology or an experienced user. Why Choose Smart Home Controller App • Control compatible smart devices from one place • Easy setup and device management • Simple and reliable smart home controls • Supports a wide range of compatible products • Clean and intuitive user experience Premium Subscriptions Get unlimited access with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and at each renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-terms/ Support Email: support@chorus-labs.com

Screenshots

ABUS Z4 screens
Smart Home Controller App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABUS Z at none against Smart Home Controller App's 11. ABUS Z also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Smart Home Controller App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Smart Home Controller App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ABUS Z asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABUS Z holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home Controller App has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of ABUS Z's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Home Controller App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABUS Z ships an update every 3 months, Smart Home Controller App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ABUS Z versus Smart Home Controller App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABUS ZSmart Home Controller App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews17.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGChorus Labs LLC (CA)

Customer experience

ABUS Z

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral23.5%
Negative64.7%

Smart Home Controller App

All ratings3,571 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative79.6%

Bugs and requests

ABUS Z

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Home Controller App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Disconnection issues after power outages
  • Incompatibility with certain smart home systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free access to core features
  • Improved device compatibility
  • Streamlined setup process

In-app purchases

None

ABUS Z

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Smart Home Controller App

Subscriptions10
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Home Premium$69.99

Questions

Is ABUS Z free?
ABUS Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Home Controller App free?
Smart Home Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABUS Z or Smart Home Controller App?
ABUS Z is rated higher. ABUS Z averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Home Controller App averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do ABUS Z or Smart Home Controller App have ads?
Neither ABUS Z nor Smart Home Controller App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABUS Z or Smart Home Controller App?
ABUS Z ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Home Controller App weekly. Most recently, ABUS Z was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smart Home Controller App on October 20, 2026.

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