FrankOlsen vs HomeControl2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FrankOlsen
Control your smart furniture lighting with this dedicated application. Adjust settings and manage your lighting experience directly from your device.
- Smart furniture lighting control
- Device management
- Lighting adjustments
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Control the Frank Olsen Smart furniture lighting with this app.
HomeControl2.0
This app provides advanced security and control for your home or business. It offers features like geofence alerts, CCTV integration, and home automation, allowing you to manage your property remotely. Stay connected and enhance your living or working environment with smart, safe features.
- Geofence alerts
- Biometric login
- CCTV live feeds and playback
- Personal help alarm with location sharing
- Smart plug management
- Custom scene creation
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HomeControl2.0 – Smarter, Safer Living HomeControl2.0 by Pyronix combines advanced security with seamless control, keeping you connected to your home or business. Key Features: • Smart Security: Geofence alerts, biometric login, quick-action widgets, and in-app voice notifications. • CCTV Integration: Access live feeds and playback from Pyronix and Hikvision cameras. • Personal Help Alarm: SOS messages with location sharing to trusted contacts. • Home Automation: Manage smart plugs, monitor energy, and create custom scenes. Note: Mobile network required for some features. Not a replacement for emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FrankOlsen at 38% against HomeControl2.0's 12%. FrankOlsen also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). HomeControl2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
FrankOlsen ships an update every 13 months, HomeControl2.0 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FrankOlsen | HomeControl2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 11.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 323 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Olsen Furniture ltd | Pyronix Ltd. |
Customer experience
FrankOlsen
HomeControl2.0
Bugs and requests
FrankOlsen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HomeControl2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view history/notifications
- Blank screens and app crashes
- Inconsistent sensor/zone display
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sensors
- Push notifications for alarm events
- Remote alarm trigger/siren activation
In-app purchases
FrankOlsen
No in-app purchases
HomeControl2.0
No in-app purchases
