Comparison

Dimplex Control vs TaHoma by Somfy

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

Head to head
About

Dimplex Control

Remotely manage and monitor your heating and hot water systems. Group devices into zones for easy control and track energy usage. Spot faults and maintain temperatures from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote heating and hot water control
  • Zone grouping for heaters
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Fault detection and reporting
  • Multi-site management
  • Hot water availability monitoring
Features
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Control and monitor your heating and hot water with Dimplex Control. Group heaters into zones to easily control and track their energy usage. Any time. Anywhere. Manage multiple sites, spot faults, remotely, all from one App. Forgot to turn the heating off before going on holiday? Want to make sure a minimum temperature is maintained? Now your heating is never out of reach. Your privacy and security are paramount. Dimplex Control is built on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform, with end-to-end encryption between the cloud and your devices. Easy set-up. The app features a step-by-step setup wizard so you can start using the system quickly without having to leave the app. Simply connect your Dimplex Product* to a Dimplex Hub and gain control remotely through the App. Zoned control. Quickly view and change heating mode. Remote access. Monitor and control your heating from anywhere in the world using the Dimplex Control App** and a mobile data connection. Utilise Bluetooth to communicate directly with the Hub. This makes setup quick and never requires you to leave the app during setup*** Monitor energy usage by heater, zone or site with a daily, monthly and annual view. Control your hot water. See how much water is available at the set temperature (Requires a compatible Dimplex Quantum Water Cylinder QWCd). See faults reported on the app and request help using service mode. * Only specific heater models and series letters listed above are supported. Dimplex Control support requires additional hardware. In all cases, purchase of a Dimplex Hub (model name ‘DimplexHub’) is required to connect to the internet and communicate with supported Dimplex products. Some products also require additional hardware to provide RF connectivity (model name ‘RFM’) for communication with Dimplex Hub. To check if a product requires an RF upgrade, check the compatibility list http://bit.ly/dimplexcontrol-list Dimplex Control support is subject to change. ** App control requires download and usage of the Dimplex Control app onto a compatible device. Dimplex Control requires the creation of a Dimplex Control account and is subject to agreement of the GDHV Internet of Things (IoT) Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. *** Dimplex Control initial set-up, updates and all usage require a broadband internet connection for both system and app; ISP and mobile carrier fees apply.

About

TaHoma by Somfy

Control your smart home devices like shades and blinds remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Create personalized scenes for comfort and convenience, and integrate with popular voice assistants and other smart home brands.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Customizable scenes
  • Compatibility with major brands
  • Personalized device menus
  • Scheduled and advanced scenes
Features
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WORKS WITH THE TAHOMA SWITCH & THE TAHOMA (BEECON) HUB The TaHoma app allows you to stay connected to your home from your smartphone or tablet. Simply connect your devices such as shades, blinds, or draperies to TaHoma. You can now control them from the TaHoma app, remotely, by voice, or by adding a voice assistant (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit*). TaHoma is compatible with a wide range of major home brands (Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, etc.). You can add new ones at any time. Create a comfortable connected home with TaHoma switch! The app will help you configure your TaHoma switch in just a few easy steps. Make your everyday life easier by creating personalized scenes. Use your imagination, discover all the possibilities:Control your home with the touch of a button Create a customized menu to quickly find your favorite device, room, or scene. *Manual scenes (to launch when you want them) *Scheduled scenes (according to a time or date) *Advanced scenes (with multiple conditions and sensors)

Screenshots

Dimplex Control4 screens
TaHoma by Somfy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TaHoma by Somfy at 3.5 against Dimplex Control's 1.7. TaHoma by Somfy also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and review sentiment (29% vs 14%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaHoma by Somfy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaHoma by Somfy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Dimplex Control's written reviews are positive against 29% of TaHoma by Somfy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dimplex Control ships an update monthly, TaHoma by Somfy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dimplex Control versus TaHoma by Somfy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDimplex ControlTaHoma by Somfy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings)3.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.7
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB632 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITEDSOMFY SAS

Customer experience

Dimplex Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative77.8%

TaHoma by Somfy

All ratings1,401 ratings
Positive58.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative28.5%
Written reviews576 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral20.7%
Negative50.7%

Bugs and requests

Dimplex Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TaHoma by Somfy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenes and automations randomly disappearing
  • Inability to control some devices from the app
  • Syncing issues between app and physical devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom open/close positions for blinds
  • Integration with more smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home, etc.)
  • Improved scheduling features with more granular control
  • Geolocation-based automation (open/close based on presence)

In-app purchases

None

Dimplex Control

No in-app purchases

None

TaHoma by Somfy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dimplex Control free?
Dimplex Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaHoma by Somfy free?
TaHoma by Somfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dimplex Control or TaHoma by Somfy?
TaHoma by Somfy is rated higher. Dimplex Control averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TaHoma by Somfy averages 3.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Dimplex Control or TaHoma by Somfy have ads?
Neither Dimplex Control nor TaHoma by Somfy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dimplex Control or TaHoma by Somfy?
Dimplex Control ships an update monthly, and TaHoma by Somfy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dimplex Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and TaHoma by Somfy on November 8, 2026.

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