Homemanager for Homebridge vs TRIGGERcmd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homemanager for Homebridge
This app simplifies the management of Homebridge and HOOBS systems on your iPhone or iPad. It offers guided setup, an intuitive interface, and powerful tools for integrations, configuration, and maintenance, making it easier to bring unsupported devices into Apple Home.
- Integration Store
- Interactive Configuration
- System Updates
- Logs and Terminal access
- Hybrid Editor for JSON
- Multi-server management
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Homemanager makes Homebridge and HOOBS simpler, more modern, and more mobile. Manage your Homebridge or HOOBS systems directly from your iPhone or iPad, with guided flows, an intuitive interface, and powerful tools for setup, integrations, configuration, and maintenance. For many Apple Home users, Homebridge is the easiest way to bring devices and services into Apple Home that would otherwise not be available there. Homemanager helps you get started with Homebridge step by step and set up your system. Why Homemanager? Since 2018, we have been developing Homemanager with the goal of making Homebridge and HOOBS management more accessible, more reliable, and better suited for everyday use. The app supports you from the initial setup all the way to ongoing system management. Whether you are looking for integrations, editing configurations, managing bridges, reviewing logs, or installing updates, everything is designed for a clear and mobile friendly experience. For you in the app: - Integration Store: Discover integrations, filter them, and understand them more easily - Interactive Configuration: Comprehensive support for established community configuration standards, optimized for mobile use - System Updates: Update Node and Homebridge directly in the app - Temporary Changes: Prepare changes, review them, and apply them later when you are ready - Logs and Terminal: Review logs and work directly on your server - System Dashboard: Performance, updates, and status information at a glance For advanced setups: - Hybrid Editor: Edit JSON in a structured, visual way with search - SmartDetect 2: Easily adopt example configurations and continue configuring them graphically - Multi Server: Manage multiple servers centrally - Pairing and Cache Management Who is Homemanager for? For anyone who wants to use Homebridge or HOOBS not just somehow, but manage it reliably and comfortably, from getting started to more advanced setups.
TRIGGERcmd
Control your computers remotely by running custom commands. Automate tasks like installing updates, opening garage doors, or executing scripts from your mobile device. Securely trigger actions without exposing your command details.
- Run custom commands remotely
- Automate computer tasks
- Secure trigger system
- Install updates remotely
- Open garage doors
- Execute scripts
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Your commands could install updates, open your garage, run a script, or anything else you decide. 1. Go to triggercmd.com and created an account. 2. Install a TRIGGERcmd agent on your computer. 3. Setup commands you want to trigger remotely. 4. Log into this app and trigger your commands. Each command gets a trigger. Only the triggers are stored in the cloud, not the actual commands. If you use social authentication (Facebook, Twitter, or Google) to create your account, you'll also need to set a password in your user profile. Click your name in the upper-right after logging in at triggercmd.com to access your profile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TRIGGERcmd at 5.0 against Homemanager for Homebridge's 4.2. TRIGGERcmd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Homemanager for Homebridge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (190 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Homemanager for Homebridge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TRIGGERcmd asks for nothing beyond the download.
TRIGGERcmd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homemanager for Homebridge has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Homemanager for Homebridge ships an update every 3 weeks, TRIGGERcmd every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homemanager for Homebridge | TRIGGERcmd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (190 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParceApp UG (haftungsbeschränkt) | VanderMey Consulting, LLC |
Customer experience
Homemanager for Homebridge
TRIGGERcmd
Bugs and requests
Homemanager for Homebridge
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes intermittently
- Statistics fail to load on app launch
- Temperature display ignores system settings
- Homebridge status shows as 'unknown' despite working
- Port configuration restrictions and errors
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- Network-related failures affecting Safari and Home app
- Stuck on purchase screen with no exit option
- Connection timeouts for remote access
- Incompatibility with HOOBS 4 and newer versions
- Password input not working on macOS startup
- Doubled-up bridge listings
- Inconsistent device accessory visibility
Requested features
12 requests- iOS widget support for home screen and lock screen
- Remote access/VPN configuration support
- Node.js update capability from app
- Terminal access for Homebridge commands
- Parameter graphs and historical data visualization
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- HOOBS Pro device icon option
- Breadcrumb navigation for clearer UI flow
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Better JSON editing support with validation
- Save/upload button on device management screens
- Mac app compatibility with non-M1 chips
TRIGGERcmd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Homemanager for Homebridge
- TrialFree
- Legacy - Basic Upgrade$1.99
- Legacy - Pro Upgrade$3.99
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- Legacy License Basic$4.99
- Legacy License Pro Upgrade$5.99
- Basic$5.99
- Basic to Pro Upgrade$6.99
- Legacy - Basic to Pro Upgrade$8.99
- Legacy License Pro$10.99
- Pro$10.99
TRIGGERcmd
No in-app purchases
Questions
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