GHome vs BN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GHome
Control smart home devices remotely, manage multiple appliances from one app, and automate routines based on location and time. Share access with family and receive real-time home notifications.
- Remote appliance control
- Multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Intelligent automation
- Family device sharing
- Real-time notifications
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·Easily build smart life in the cloud(include GHome and NiteBird devices) ·Remote control of household appliances,peaceof mind,power saving,open whenever you want ·Can add multiple appliances at the same time,one APP controls all smart devices ·Support for voice control smart devices such asAmazon Echo and Google Home ·Intelligent linkage,automatically run smartdevices based on your location temperature,location,and time ·One-click sharing device for family and friends,the whole family can easily enjoy smart life ·Receive notifications to get real-time informationon your home ·Quickly connect to the network,no need to wait,enjoy the speed experience
BN
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: GHome at 80K against BN's 1.9K. GHome also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 19%). BN's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GHome against 4.7 for BN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHome has 80K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of GHome's written reviews are positive against 19% of BN's.
GHome ships an update monthly, BN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GHome | BN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (80K ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 80K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #168 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Gosund Technology Co., Ltd. | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Customer experience
GHome
BN
User reviews
GHome
From 80K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Works well with Alexa
- 📱 Convenient remote control
- 🌈 Good color options
- 🕰️ Useful scheduling features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔄 Unreliable automation
- 💸 Constant ads and upselling
- 🤖 Poor app performance
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with WiFi
BN
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 💡 Customizable schedules
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Confusing app interface
- 💸 Ads and notifications
Bugs and requests
GHome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices randomly going offline
- Schedules not working as expected
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect device status reporting
Requested features
4 requests- Sunrise/sunset scheduling
- Improved Siri/Google Home integration
- Ability to control from multiple devices
- Better power outage notifications
BN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Schedules not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved scheduling features
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
GHome
No in-app purchases
BN
No in-app purchases
