Hombli vs Junction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hombli
Manage and automate your smart home devices remotely with this intuitive application. Set schedules, create custom scenarios, and control everything from your smartphone, ensuring a secure and private experience.
- Remote device control
- Device scheduling and timers
- Smart scenario creation
- Voice control integration
- Device sharing
- Secure and encrypted data
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Control your Hombli devices from anywhere in the world! With the user-friendly Hombli app, you can easily install, control, and automate any Hombli device with your smartphone. Control your devices from anywhere, set schedules and timers, set up home automation and much more. It's all possible with a single app! KEY FEATURES · Pair devices directly to your Wi-Fi-network within seconds · Remotely control devices from anywhere · Schedule your devices to operate automatically during specific hours · Create smart scenarios and execute them manually or automatically with pre-set conditions · Works with the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri Shortcuts for hands-free voice control · Share control with your friends and family · Safe and private experience. Data is fully encrypted, anonymized and never shared with third parties · Our Amazon Cloud server is located in Frankfurt, Germany and complies with GDPR · The Hombli app works perfectly together with any smart home device that is powered by Tuya Learn more about our brand on www.hombli.com
Junction
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Are you sure that what you're about to buy is original? Do you know the origin of the raw materials? Are you certain about the product’s quality? … if there’s JCode®, then yes! Junction® is a fast and effective tool to verify a product's authenticity before purchasing and to detect counterfeit goods even in perfectly legal sales situations. Simply scan the JCode™ on the product, and within moments, Junction® will provide information about its origin and quality, allowing you to make an informed purchase. Junction® offers even more! Cultural traceability: Discover the storytelling behind the product. Social: Share your shopping experience with friends, protect yourself and others from counterfeiting by interacting with Junction®. Connect with the manufacturer: Junction® lets you become a co-producer through its features. Enjoy your customer experience with Junction®!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Junction at every 2 months against Hombli's every 6 months. Junction also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hombli ships an update every 6 months, Junction every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hombli | Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 241 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hombli | Marco Tribuzio |
In-app purchases
Hombli
No in-app purchases
Junction
No in-app purchases









