FontaHome vs Symphon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Symphon
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Die kostenlose APP für das modulare Stromspeichersystem Symphon-E von Heckert Solar ermöglicht eine einfache und übersichtliche Überwachung und Steuerung deiner Solarstrombewegungen zu Hause für einen optimalen Autarkiegrad. Die App integriert sowohl deinen Stromspeicher als auch deine Solarstromerzeugung, deine Wallbox, deine Wärmepumpe, dynamische Stromtarife etc. Überwache zu jedem Zeitpunkt den Status deines Gesamtsystems und der einzelnen Komponenten.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Symphon at fortnightly against FontaHome's every 5 months. FontaHome's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FontaHome ships an update every 5 months, Symphon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FontaHome | Symphon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D-Parts GmbH | FENECON GmbH |
In-app purchases
FontaHome
No in-app purchases
Symphon
No in-app purchases









