myTouchSmart vs HBN Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myTouchSmart
Easily set up, program, and control smart devices in your home or office. Schedule device operation with custom programs, group multiple devices, and utilize sun tracking technology. Integrates with popular voice assistants.
- Simple 4-step setup
- Program and control devices
- Create device groups
- SunSmart technology
- 24-hour countdown options
- Google Home & Alexa integration
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The myTouchSmart Smart Switch app is simple to set up, program and control devices in your home or office. Set up your smart switch in 4 simple steps to get started – 1. Setup account 2. Link with router 3. Find device 4. Set program Add additional devices by pushing one button and never leave the app! Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. SunSmart technology allows you to set the smart device to follow the sun with the push of a button. Full 24 hour countdown options. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa controls.
HBN Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers quick and simple device connection.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HBN Smart at 4.8 against myTouchSmart's 2.6. HBN Smart also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 32%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 183). myTouchSmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HBN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBN Smart has 3.2K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of myTouchSmart's written reviews are positive against 51% of HBN Smart's.
myTouchSmart ships an update every 2 months, HBN Smart every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myTouchSmart | HBN Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (183 ratings) | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 183 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Customer experience
myTouchSmart
HBN Smart
User reviews
myTouchSmart
From 183 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- ⏰ Convenient scheduling and timer features
- 🔊 Works well with Alexa and Google Home integration
- 💡 Simple and intuitive app interface
- 🏠 Affordable smart home solution without requiring a hub
Room to improve
- 🐛 WiFi connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🚫 Incompatible with mesh networks and WiFi 6 routers
- 📵 Device goes offline unexpectedly and won't reconnect
- ⚠️ Alexa integration stopped working in late 2025
- 🔧 Poor customer support and limited business hours
HBN Smart
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Reliable connection and performance
- 💡 Useful automation features
- 🔒 Secure remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with certain networks
- 🤔 Limited functionality without WiFi
- 😕 Confusing app interface
- 🤷♀️ Lack of customer support
Bugs and requests
myTouchSmart
Reported bugs
13 issues- App won't connect to WiFi during initial setup
- Device offline error that persists after resets
- App force closes on launch
- Dusk to dawn schedule runs 1 hour off after DST changes
- Device fails to update firmware
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- App refresh button requires multiple taps to show status
- Remote control shows loading then fails
- WiFi settings not displaying in iOS setup
- Device rapidly blinking but won't connect
- Manual setup connects to WiFi but fails final step
- App feedback and instructions links don't work
- Scheduled timers don't execute as programmed
- Device unresponsive after power outages
Requested features
9 requests- HomeKit compatibility
- Apple Watch app support
- IFTTT implementation for advanced automation
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment
- Time zone correction option
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- WiFi 6 router support
- Mesh network compatibility
- Smart Life app integration
- Better firmware update process
HBN Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Scheduled timers not working as expected
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device types
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
myTouchSmart
No in-app purchases
HBN Smart
No in-app purchases
