Comparison

FontaHome vs OpenWB Dashboard

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

OpenWB Dashboard

Features
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Diese App gibt dir die Möglichkeit deine OpenWB Daten bequem über dein Handy einsehen lassen. Darüber hinaus kannst du die verschiedenen Lademodi ändern und den aktuellen Ladestand einsehen. Nachdem du dich mit deinen OpenWB Cloud Daten eingeloggt hast, besitzt du die komplette Kontrolle über deine Wallbox. • Mit der schnellen Übersicht kannst du blitz schnell sehen wie voll dein Auto ist und direkt den Lademodus umstellen. • Mit den individuell einstellbaren Statistiken lassen sich zusammenhänge besser verstehen. • Mit der Möglichkeit mehrere Koten hinzuzufügen, lassen sich mehrere Wallboxen über eine App steuern. Damit hast du jeder Zeit die Kontrolle über all deine Ladepunkte. • Mithilfe der Widgets kannst du wichtige Infos über deine Wallbox einsehen ohne die App zu öffnen. • Durch die Siri Shortcuts lassen sich mächtige Automatisierungen bauen mit welchen du noch mehr aus deiner Wallbox holen kannst. Disclaimer: Die App ist ein privates Projekt und steht in keiner Verbindung mit der openWB GmbH & Co. KG. Die App ist lediglich ein Client für die Daten der openWB Cloud.

Screenshots

FontaHome4 screens
OpenWB Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenWB Dashboard at every 6 weeks against FontaHome's every 5 months. FontaHome's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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

FontaHome ships an update every 5 months, OpenWB Dashboard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FontaHome versus OpenWB Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontaHomeOpenWB Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD-Parts GmbHPascal Faude

In-app purchases

None

FontaHome

No in-app purchases

None

OpenWB Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FontaHome free?
FontaHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWB Dashboard free?
OpenWB Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FontaHome or OpenWB Dashboard have ads?
Neither FontaHome nor OpenWB Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FontaHome or OpenWB Dashboard?
FontaHome ships an update every 5 months, and OpenWB Dashboard every 6 weeks. Most recently, FontaHome was updated on October 11, 2026 and OpenWB Dashboard on October 30, 2026.

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