Comparison

Insteon Director vs HS4Touch

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

Head to head
About

Insteon Director

This app offers a redesigned home management experience with quick access to devices and scenes. It introduces new scheduling features, including sunrise/sunset offsets, and improved sensor monitoring. Enjoy faster performance for device control and scene creation.

Highlights
  • Redesigned interface with bold tiles
  • One-touch actions for multiple devices
  • Favorites management
  • Schedules view with sunrise/sunset offsets
  • Sensor check-in tracking
  • Faster device control and scene creation
Features
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Hello everyone! If you are a user of the older Insteon for Hub app, are using a Hub 2 (2245-222), and haven’t yet tried this newer app version, here are some great enhancements to know about: This app is an entirely new experience, redesigned to simplify how you manage your home. Bold tiles give you quick access to your devices and scenes. New one-touch actions make it easy to quickly control multiple devices in your home all from the same screen. And adding favorites is now as simple as tapping a single icon. The app also brings new features to Insteon, including a Schedules view that makes it easier to see what’s happening in your home throughout the day. We’ve also added one of the most-requested features to schedules: sunrise and sunset offsets, so your scenes can occur up to 4 hours before or after the sun goes up or down in your local area. We’ve added sensor check-in tracking so that if your sensor supports heartbeat broadcasts, we will let you know when it’s time to check the battery or other communication issues. You’ll also find that everything in the app is faster. From logging in to navigating between screens, you can expect a faster, fluid experience. Statuses display quickly—no more waiting for each individual device to update. You’ll see the most significant improvements in creating and editing scenes. We’ve completely overhauled how we manage scene updates, in many cases bringing the experience down from minutes to seconds (depending on scene complexity). Here are some high-level things you should know about the new mobile app before you dive in. --Faster time from launch to device control - Depending on device you can be in less than 3 seconds from launch --Faster scene creation - Depending on the complexity of the scene, up to 80% faster in some cases --Easier scheduling – Schedule multiple devices for the same time without the need to create scenes [Device Support] Wired-in Devices --i3 Dial, Paddle, Outlet and Keypad --Paddle Switch and Dimmer --Toggle Switch and Dimmer --Keypad On/Off and Dimmer --Inline On/Off and Dimmer --Micro On/Off, Dimmer, and Open/Close --Dual Outlet --Outlet Dimmer --Ceiling Fan and Light Controller --240V Controller --Ballast Dimmer --Din Rail On/Off and Dimmer --Wired Thermostat Plug-ins and bulbs: --Dimmer Module --On/Off Module --Outdoor On/Off Module --LED Bulbs --I/O Module (aka IOLinc) --Siren --Range Extender Sensors: --Hidden Door Sensor --Open Close Sensor --Leak Sensor --Motion Sensor --Motion Sensor II [Requirements] Compatible with North American Hub 2 (2245-222) and requires access to Insteon Hub service. Learn more at http://www.insteon.com/hub

About

HS4Touch

Features
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This HS4Touch client is NOT a stand-alone app. It is designed to work in tandem with HS4Touch Designer (a commercial Windows software program). If you do not have a license for HS4Touch Designer, please install HomeSeer Mobile (our standard free app) instead. System Requirements: • Any HS4 or HS4PRO-powered HomeSeer system (including all HomeTrollers) • HomeSeer HS4Touch Designer • MyHomeSeer-Remote cloud service account (optional) Installation: • Ensure that your HomeSeer HS3 system is running • Register for a Free MyHomeSeer-Remote account and add your HomeSeer license codes to that account • Download and install the HSTouch client (this app) on your mobile device(s) • Open your IOS settings, find HSTouch and enter your MyHomeSeer username and password • Launch this app and connect using MyHomeSeer. Your system should now be accessible! • App will automatically load a default project based on the type of IOS device you are using.

Screenshots

Insteon Director4 screens
HS4Touch1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Insteon Director at monthly against HS4Touch's every 6 months. HS4Touch's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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

Insteon Director ships an update monthly, HS4Touch every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Insteon Director versus HS4Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsteon DirectorHS4Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsteon TechnologiesHomeSeer

Bugs and requests

Insteon Director

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • Devices not showing up in the app
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Crashes and freezes when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Insteon thermostats and cameras
  • Improve device status reporting accuracy
  • Introduce landscape mode and iPad-specific layout
  • Allow customization of button/icon sizes
  • Preserve existing scenes and automations

HS4Touch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Insteon Director

No in-app purchases

None

HS4Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insteon Director free?
Insteon Director is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HS4Touch free?
HS4Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insteon Director or HS4Touch have ads?
Neither Insteon Director nor HS4Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insteon Director or HS4Touch?
Insteon Director ships an update monthly, and HS4Touch every 6 months. Most recently, Insteon Director was updated on September 2, 2026 and HS4Touch on September 10, 2026.

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