CBI Home vs IDS Cloud 9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBI Home
This application allows for remote control of various devices from anywhere. Users can set up custom automations and scenarios based on device variables, and share control with others. Receive custom notifications for switching paraphernalia.
- Remote device control
- Control multiple devices
- Custom automation scheduling
- Scenario creation
- Device control sharing
- Custom notifications
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Remotely control CBI switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhere Schedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variables Share device control with other users Custom notifications switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhereSchedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variablesShare device control with other users Custom notifications
IDS Cloud 9
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Elevate your field service management with Cloud9 Service, the ultimate mobile companion for on-the-go professionals. Streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and ensure seamless communication between your team and the office. Assign, track, and complete tasks effortlessly. From scheduling appointments to updating job statuses in real-time, our app empowers your field service team to stay organized and focused. Access critical information anytime, anywhere. Our mobile app provides full functionality on the go, allowing your team to respond promptly to customer needs and changing work conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IDS Cloud 9 at every 2 months against CBI Home's every 12 months. 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.
CBI Home ships an update every 12 months, IDS Cloud 9 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBI Home | IDS Cloud 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (88 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Roy Schwan | IDS |
In-app purchases
CBI Home
No in-app purchases
IDS Cloud 9
No in-app purchases
