Comparison

Hombli vs PawMode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Device scheduling and timers
  • Smart scenario creation
  • Voice control integration
  • Device sharing
  • Secure and encrypted data
Features
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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

About

PawMode

Features
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**Never leave your pet alone in the car without a watchful eye. PawMode turns a spare iPhone into a live pet monitor you can check from anywhere.** PawMode uses two iPhones to keep your dog or cat safe when you step away from the car. Leave one phone with your pet — it watches over them and alerts you if anything's wrong. **HOW IT WORKS** One iPhone stays in the car as the Monitor. The other stays with you. They check in every minute so you always know your pet is okay. **IN THE CAR (Monitor Mode)** - Live camera view of your pet - Message for passersby with your contact info and scannable code - On-screen warnings for low battery or lost signal - 4-digit lock to prevent tampering - Auto power-saving when the phone gets warm - Bluetooth thermometer support for actual cabin temperature alerts **WITH YOU (Personal Mode)** - Simple banner shows if the car phone is online - Battery and charging status at a glance - Instant alerts for connection or battery issues **PREMIUM FEATURES** - Unlimited live camera time (free: 15-minute limit) - Auto-translate messages to local languages - Remote photo snapshots of your pet - Video recording and auto-snapshots - Stealth mode — screen goes dark while camera runs - Edit messages remotely **PAIRING IS SIMPLE** Scan a code to connect both phones instantly. Switch modes anytime. Your pair's data syncs through your Apple account. One small service we operate watches your Monitor's heartbeat so an alert can still reach you when PawMode is closed — it never receives your camera, recordings, or location. Requires iOS 18.5 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hombli4 screens
PawMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hombli at none against PawMode's 8. Hombli also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). PawMode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PawMode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Hombli asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hombli ships an update every 6 months, PawMode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hombli versus PawMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHombliPawMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHombliMichel Storms

In-app purchases

None

Hombli

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PawMode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Hombli free?
Hombli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PawMode free?
PawMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hombli or PawMode have ads?
Neither Hombli nor PawMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hombli or PawMode?
Hombli ships an update every 6 months, and PawMode every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hombli was updated on October 26, 2026 and PawMode on October 31, 2026.

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