Comparison

ioBroker vs Partyship

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

Head to head
About

ioBroker

Features
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The App allows to access the Vis of your ioBroker installation. You can access the local instance or an external accessible. Please use LetsEncrypt https and a strong password for authentication. Access via ioBroker.pro cloud and VPN is as well possible. If a user and password is provided the app will do an autologin. The connection order if url or username is provided: Local -> Cloud -> External -> VPN You can swipe down at everytime to reload the view and switch the connection way.

About

Partyship

Features
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Partyship is an app that turns a simple countdown into a shared, live experience for everyone in the room. Your moment deserves more than a timer. Partyship transforms countdowns into something people experience together. While the clock is running, guests become part of the moment: photos appear live on the screen, messages shape the mood, and music suggestions set the tone. Everyone joins instantly via link or QR code, no app required. One screen, one countdown, one shared atmosphere. When the timer reaches zero, it’s not just a number changing. It’s a moment you created collectively, visually, musically, and emotionally. Perfect for New Year’s Eve, birthdays, house parties, and any celebration where timing matters. How it works: 1. Create a party Set a title and choose when your countdown ends. 2. Put it on the big screen Open the party link on any device, connect it to a TV or projector, and switch to Presentation View. 3. Invite everyone instantly Share your link or QR code. Guests can upload photos, suggest messages, and recommend songs without installing the app. 4. Stay in control As the host, you decide what appears on screen, manage content, and adjust the layout at any time. What makes Partyship different β€’ One shared countdown for everyone in the room β€’ Live photo uploads that appear during the countdown β€’ Guest song suggestions, easily added by the host β€’ Designed to run on any screen β€’ One moment. In sync. Perfect for β€’ New Year’s Eve parties β€’ Birthdays β€’ House parties β€’ Public or private events β€’ Any moment you want to experience together Good to know β€’ Photos stay available for 10 whole days after the event β€’ Guests join instantly via link or QR code, no app required β€’ The host stays in full control through the app β€’ Choose from multiple layouts, including single-photo and collage views β€’ The countdown can be turned off at any time and used as a live photo slideshow β€’ Upgrade options are available for larger parties and more photo uploads β€’ Users can report Images and Hosts can block Users from a project Partyship is about creating one shared second everyone remembers.

Screenshots

ioBroker2 screens
Partyship4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ioBroker at none against Partyship's 2. ioBroker also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Partyship sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ioBroker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ioBroker versus Partyship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterioBrokerPartyship
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperioBroker GmbHMarco Herzel

In-app purchases

None

ioBroker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Partyship

One-time2
  • Partyship Pro$2.99
  • Partyship Ultimate$9.99

Questions

Is ioBroker free?
ioBroker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Partyship free?
Partyship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ioBroker or Partyship have ads?
Neither ioBroker nor Partyship shows ads.

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