Comparison

itInventory vs Ingelec Smarthome

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

Head to head
About

itInventory

Features
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With this app you can scan the QR codes from the CMDB system "i-doit" or self printed barcodes of e.g. inventory labels. The JSON API of i-doit retrieves the associated object information and displays it clearly. Changes can be made quickly and easily using Edit mode. Additional Features: - Show contact details including relations to other objects - Address Book (directly call or write emails from within the app) - Batch Processing (process multiple objects in one pass) - Workflows (execute defined actions on an object with one click) The edit mode allows you to change all text and (multiselect) dialog fields plus contact assignments and host addresses. More information, FAQ and help: https://georg-sieber.de/?page=app-itinventory

About

Ingelec Smarthome

Control your home's lighting, climate, and appliances remotely. Automate tasks to save energy and enhance security with features like surveillance camera viewing and presence simulation. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Lighting and climate management
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Voice assistant integration (Google Assistant, Alexa)
  • Surveillance camera viewing
  • Intrusion alarm setup
  • Presence simulation
Features
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INGELEC SMARTHOME is the perfect app to control the INGELEC Z-Wave wireless system for home automation. With the INGELEC SMARTHOME app, you can control from a Smartphone your lighting, your air conditioning, your heating (plugged to an outlet socket), your roller shutters and many other electrical appliances. MORE COMFORT You don't have to go around the rooms to turn off all the lights: a single click is now enough. Turn on your bedroom air conditioner before you leave work. INGELEC SMARTHOME system is compatible with Google assistant and Alexa, so you can control your entire electrical installation by voice. SAVE ENERGY Program your lights to turn off automatically; monitor the instantaneous power consumption of a particular device and remotely turn off standby devices when you're on the go. A SAFER HOME Display your surveillance cameras from within the application; set up intrusion alarms; and simulate your presence when you are away from home. Consultez vos caméras de surveillance depuis l’application; déclenchez des alarmes anti-intrusions; et simulez votre présence en cas de déplacement.

Screenshots

itInventory4 screens
Ingelec Smarthome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ingelec Smarthome at none against itInventory's 2. Ingelec Smarthome also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). itInventory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). On price, 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. itInventory sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ingelec Smarthome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

itInventory ships an update every 3 months, Ingelec Smarthome every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
itInventory versus Ingelec Smarthome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritInventoryIngelec Smarthome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorg SieberTzu-Lung Chang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

itInventory

One-time2
  • Edit-Mode$13.99
  • Batch Processing & Workflows$13.99
None

Ingelec Smarthome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is itInventory free?
itInventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ingelec Smarthome free?
Ingelec Smarthome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do itInventory or Ingelec Smarthome have ads?
Neither itInventory nor Ingelec Smarthome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, itInventory or Ingelec Smarthome?
itInventory ships an update every 3 months, and Ingelec Smarthome every 24 months. Most recently, itInventory was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ingelec Smarthome on November 3, 2026.

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