SMAHO vs Busch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SMAHO
This smart home app offers centralized control and automation for various devices. It prioritizes user privacy and security, allowing real-time management of lights, sensors, and more across multiple locations. Integrates with popular smart home brands and voice assistants.
- Centralized device control
- Automations with triggers
- Zigbee and cloud connector support
- Voice assistant integration
- Multi-home management
- Privacy-focused design
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SMAHO is the next-generation smart home app engineered in Germany. Designed for users who want clarity, control, and compatibility β without sacrificing privacy. Connect a wide range of smart home devices using the SMAHO Zigbee Connector or sync with brands like Philips Hue and LIFX using our Cloud Connectors. Set up automations, organize your spaces, and control everything in real-time β all in one powerful, minimal app. Why SMAHO? β’ Control without compromise: Instant access to your lights, sensors, and devices β’ Transparency by design: No surprise data grabs, just honest tech β’ Truly secure. Truly supported. Real people, real help. β’ Zigbee support: Set up and manage devices using the SMAHO Zigbee Connector β’ Cloud Connectors: Integrate selected partner platforms seamlessly β’ Powerful automations: Use time, device states, and sun position as triggers β’ Voice-ready: Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts β’ Designed for everyday use: Clean UI, instant feedback, and no clutter β’ Multiple homes, shared your way: Manage your home, office, or parentsβ home from a single app. Easily share access with family or roommates β guest roles and time-based access coming soon. Whether youβre setting up a new apartment or managing a full smart ecosystem β SMAHO brings it all together under one roof.
Busch
Connect your KNX smart home system to modern ecosystems like Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Matter. Control KNX devices with your voice and integrate Matter devices into your KNX setup for seamless smart home interaction.
- KNX to HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa, Matter integration
- Voice control for KNX devices
- Matter device integration into KNX
- KNX device integration into Matter ecosystems
- Easy setup and configuration
- Automatic room assignment
- Software update import
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The Busch-VoiceControl HomeKit KNX Bridge connects KNX installations with modern smart home ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Matter. The solution not only enables voice control of KNX devices but also allows the integration of Matter devices into a KNX system. At the same time, KNX devices and functions can be integrated into Matter-enabled smart home ecosystems, ensuring seamless interaction between KNX and Matter. This app provides easy setup, configuration, and maintenance of HomeKit and Matter connectivity. Supported functions: β’ Registration β’ Device setup β’ HomeKit and Matter configuration with automatic room assignment β’ Integration of Matter devices into a KNX installation β’ Integration of KNX devices and functions into Matter-enabled smart home ecosystems β’ Import of software updates for the device β’ Additional configuration options
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMAHO at 50% against Busch's 0%. SMAHO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months). Busch's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMAHO ships an update monthly, Busch every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMAHO | Busch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews β better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMAHO Inc. | Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH |
Customer experience
SMAHO
Busch
In-app purchases
SMAHO
No in-app purchases
Busch
No in-app purchases









