# Bond Home vs Maintena

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bond Home at none against Maintena's 2. Bond Home also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). Maintena's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maintena sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bond Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maintena holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond Home has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Bond Home's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maintena's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bond Home | Maintena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-home/id1447691811/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maintena/id6773170346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olibra, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237267096) | [Marco Canas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773170348) |

## What reviewers say

### Bond Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-home/id1447691811)

Control your Smart By Bond ceiling fans, motorized shades, and fireplaces remotely. Seamlessly integrate with popular voice assistants and home automation platforms for a connected smart home experience.

**Highlights:** Control Smart By Bond ceiling fans, Operate motorized shades, Manage remote-controlled fireplaces, No hub required for fans, Integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Works with home automation platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 🚀 Seamless integration with devices
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent device state tracking
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🔒 Lack of HomeKit support
- 🐛 Difficulty adding/removing devices

**Reported bugs**

- Remotes going out of sync
- Alexa integration issues
- Unreliable device control

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange device tiles
- Real-time device status updates
- Improved group/scene management
- Expanded device type compatibility
- Enhanced scheduling and automation options


### Maintena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maintena/id6773170346)

This app helps you manage recurring maintenance for your home, car, and personal items. Set reminders, track completion history, and view upcoming tasks on a clear dashboard. It's designed for routine care like filter changes, inspections, and vehicle upkeep.

**Highlights:** Create maintenance reminders, Track tasks by date or usage, View upcoming and overdue reminders, Record completed maintenance history, Organize reminders by category, Export maintenance records, Home Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintena Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Maintena Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bond Home free?

Bond Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maintena free?

Maintena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bond Home or Maintena?

Maintena is rated higher. Bond Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Maintena averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bond Home or Maintena have ads?

Neither Bond Home nor Maintena shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bond Home or Maintena?

Bond Home ships an update monthly, and Maintena monthly. Most recently, Bond Home was updated on October 28, 2026 and Maintena on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*