Comparison

FontaHome vs jsmatic

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

Head to head
About

FontaHome

Control and monitor all compatible smart home devices from your smartphone, anytime and anywhere. Manage lights, sensors, cameras, and more with automation features and voice assistant integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control and monitoring
  • Centralized management of various smart devices
  • Automation features (groups, timers, scenes)
  • Family sharing with permission settings
  • Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
  • IFTTT integration for advanced automation
Features
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With the FontaHome App you can comfortably control and monitor all compatible smart home devices anytime and anywhere without complicated configuration from your Smartphone. No matter if you're using lights, switches, sockets, alarm systems such as door sensors, water sensors, motion sensors, surveillance cameras or sirens - with the FontaHome app all smart home devices are centrally managed. Furthermore, the app offers functions such as groups, timers, countdown, notifications and scenes for automation to secure your home with compatible devices and perform frequent actions fully automatically. Family and friends can also access the devices in Family Management. It is also possible to set permissions. Integration with third-party services, such as the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice services, allows you to control your smart home devices even more conveniently via voice without having to pick up your smartphone. The integration to IFTTT also offers numerous possibilities for automation. Notes: A working Internet connection is required for the function of the app and the devices. You must register before using the FontaHome app. You can register by entering your mobile number, e-mail or Facebook login. The cloud service runs on servers in Germany and is subject to the EU general data protection regulation. All communication between the app, devices and servers is encrypted. For frequently asked questions and answers, please visit www.d-parts.de/en/faq?fontahome Do you like the app? Rate us! Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our app. If you need help or have suggestions, please leave your feedback on our website at support.fontastic.eu.

About

jsmatic

Control and configure your smart home devices with ease. Monitor changes in your smart home, create favorites for quick access, and manage various aspects like climate, security, and lighting.

Highlights
  • Control and configure Homematic systems
  • Monitor door/window contacts and motion sensors
  • View real-time status updates
  • Create custom favorites for quick access
  • Manage climate, security, and lighting
Features
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Die Hausautomatisierung von Homematic bietet Ihnen viele Möglichkeiten für den Smarthome Bereich. Die Produktpalette ist sehr groß: Raumklima, Sicherheit, Wetter, Licht, Beschattung, Ansteuerung von Drittanbietern, usw. Mit jsmatic lässt sich das Homematic System spielend leicht steuern und konfigurieren. Mit den Tür- und Fensterkontakten, Bewegungsmeldern, Präsensmeldern, etc. haben Sie jede Veränderung in Ihrem Smart Home im Blick. Der Status in der App ist immer aktuell. Sie können eigene Favoriten anlegen, um schnell Ihre wichtigen Komponenten zu steuern. jsmatic ist für die ersten 14 Tage nach der Erstinstallation im vollen Funktionsumfang kostenlos. Nach der Testphase können Sie in den In-App-Käufen eine Premium Lizenz erwerben. Sie können jsmatic Vollversion für 1 Monat oder 1 Jahr im Premium Bereich kaufen. Nutzungsbedingungen(Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"

Screenshots

FontaHome4 screens
jsmatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FontaHome at none against jsmatic's 3. jsmatic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. jsmatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FontaHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FontaHome ships an update every 5 months, jsmatic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
FontaHome versus jsmatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontaHomejsmatic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD-Parts GmbHKybernetik - IT GmbH

Customer experience

FontaHome

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

jsmatic

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

FontaHome

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

jsmatic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly activation$3.991 Month
  • Annual activation$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$15.99

Questions

Is FontaHome free?
FontaHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is jsmatic free?
jsmatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FontaHome or jsmatic have ads?
Neither FontaHome nor jsmatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FontaHome or jsmatic?
FontaHome ships an update every 5 months, and jsmatic every 3 weeks. Most recently, FontaHome was updated on October 11, 2026 and jsmatic on October 24, 2026.

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