# Signals for HomeKit vs ThinQ Streaming

The clearest difference is rating: ThinQ Streaming at 5.0 against Signals for HomeKit's 4.0. ThinQ Streaming also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Signals for HomeKit's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (137 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Signals for HomeKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ThinQ Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThinQ Streaming holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signals for HomeKit has 137 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Signals for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 0% of ThinQ Streaming's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Signals for HomeKit ships an update every 5 weeks, ThinQ Streaming every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Signals for HomeKit | ThinQ Streaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-for-homekit/id1453293391/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinq-streaming/id1475184820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoreBits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257463128) | [LG Electronics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382800716) |

## What reviewers say

### Signals for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-for-homekit/id1453293391)

Utilize your HomeKit lights for silent communication within your home. Create custom light signals to announce events, get attention, or convey messages without shouting. Ideal for families or those with hearing impairments.

**Highlights:** Customizable light signals, Voice control with Siri Shortcuts, Widget support for quick triggers, Announce dinner time, Alert for shower time, Set light states after flashing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signals Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Signals Automate | $8.99 | one-time |
| Signals Automate Plus | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept for notifications
- 👍 Useful for reminders (e.g., insulin)
- 💡 Can trigger shortcuts
- 💡 Good for getting attention
- 👍 Intuitive UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Freezes and becomes unresponsive
- 🐛 Settings revert unexpectedly
- 🐛 Does not do what it advertises
- 🐛 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App becomes unresponsive
- App freezes
- Settings revert back after glitching
- Does not recognize all HomeKit lights
- Does not automate anything via the phone

**Requested features**

- Ability to create signals based on text messages
- Support for all HomeKit lights
- Link signals into Home or personal automation
- Make setting brightness/color across all lights less tedious
- Improve strobe effect to be less startling


### ThinQ Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinq-streaming/id1475184820)

Monitor your home in real-time with your LG Robot cleaner. Check live video feeds and set up motion detection alerts to be notified of any activity. Requires LG ThinQ app and streaming-supported robot models.

**Highlights:** Real-time home monitoring, Live video streaming, Motion detection alerts, Homeguard positioning, Push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Signals for HomeKit free?

Signals for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThinQ Streaming free?

ThinQ Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Signals for HomeKit or ThinQ Streaming?

ThinQ Streaming is rated higher. Signals for HomeKit averages 4.0 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while ThinQ Streaming averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Signals for HomeKit or ThinQ Streaming have ads?

Neither Signals for HomeKit nor ThinQ Streaming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Signals for HomeKit or ThinQ Streaming?

Signals for HomeKit ships an update every 5 weeks, and ThinQ Streaming every 3 months. Most recently, Signals for HomeKit was updated on November 6, 2026 and ThinQ Streaming on November 6, 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.*