Comparison

Bond Home vs FedCM

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

Head to head
About

Bond Home

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
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Bond Home is a leading platform for Smart By Bond ceiling fans (no hub required), remote-controlled motorized shades, ceiling fans and fireplaces (Bond Bridge is required). Bond Home connects your devices with Amazon Alexa, Google assistant, Siri and other popular home automation platforms.

About

FedCM

Features
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myFCM is the official mobile companion for members of the Federation of Christian Ministries (FCM) — a national, ecumenical convention of churches and individuals Called to inclusive ministry. Whether you're a commissioned minister, chaplain, or new member exploring your Call, myFCM keeps you connected to the people, resources, and opportunities that support your ministry. STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY Access your member profile anytime, anywhere. Update your contact information, ministry details, and credentials so your FCM community, and the people who need you, can always find you. CONNECT ACROSS REGIONS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES Find and connect with fellow FCM members in your region, browse the National Directory, and build the ministerial colleague relationships that sustain a life of ministry. NEVER MISS WHAT'S HAPPENING Stay up to date on National Assembly details, Circle of Directors news, regional gatherings, and other events that bring our community together both in person and virtually. A COMMUNITY GROUNDED IN VALUES FCM is built on five core values: Belonging, Compassion, Empowerment, Equity, and Mindful Living. myFCM reflects that same spirit: a simple, welcoming space designed for a community that welcomes all. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1968, FCM is an IRS-recognized convention of churches and 501(c)(3) organization with individual members and Faith Communities across the country. We are fully LGBTQ+-affirming, multi-faith, and rooted in a progressive, ecumenical understanding of Call and ministry. FCM is recognized by ACPE, APC, AAPC, CPSP, the VA, and other major certifying bodies for chaplaincy and specialized ministry endorsement. Download myFCM and stay connected to a community that walks alongside you — wherever your ministry takes you.

Screenshots

Bond Home4 screens
FedCM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bond Home at 16.6 against FedCM's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bond Home versus FedCM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBond HomeFedCM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlibra, LLCChristopher Breen

Bugs and requests

Bond Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Remotes going out of sync
  • Alexa integration issues
  • Unreliable device control

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange device tiles
  • Real-time device status updates
  • Improved group/scene management
  • Expanded device type compatibility
  • Enhanced scheduling and automation options
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  • Customizable button/command mapping

FedCM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bond Home

No in-app purchases

None

FedCM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bond Home free?
Bond Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FedCM free?
FedCM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bond Home or FedCM have ads?
Neither Bond Home nor FedCM shows ads.

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