Comparison

PinChat Client vs Widgets for Home Assistant

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

Head to head
About

PinChat Client

Features
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PinChat is a real-time messaging service designed to optimize sales and customer support operations for businesses. It enables faster customer responses, improves conversion rates, and strengthens your brand’s professional image. From pre-sales inquiries and product introductions to order confirmations and after-sales support, PinChat ensures smooth, efficient communication at every stage of the customer journey. Customers can start a conversation without downloading an app Instant access via web browser, reducing communication barriers A professional messaging experience optimized for sales and support teams For inquiries or feedback, please visit: https://pinchat.app/contact

About

Widgets for Home Assistant

Enhance your smart home control with custom widgets for Home Assistant. Monitor and manage devices directly from your home screen for ultimate convenience and connectivity.

Highlights
  • Create custom home screen widgets
  • Monitor Home Assistant devices
  • Control smart home devices
  • Check device status (e.g., temperature)
  • Streamlined smart home management
Features
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The ultimate companion for Home Assistant users! This iOS app is designed to elevate your smart home experience. You can create widgets that allow you to effortlessly monitor and manage your Home Assistant devices directly from your home screen. Whether you're controlling devices, or just checking the temperature, this app streamlines the process for unparalleled convenience. Stay connected and in control.

Screenshots

PinChat Client4 screens
Widgets for Home Assistant1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinChat Client at none against Widgets for Home Assistant's 2. Widgets for Home Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Widgets for Home Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PinChat Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinChat Client ships an update monthly, Widgets for Home Assistant every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PinChat Client versus Widgets for Home Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinChat ClientWidgets for Home Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUNTEK Inc.AP-TC Services Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PinChat Client

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Widgets for Home Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is PinChat Client free?
PinChat Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widgets for Home Assistant free?
Widgets for Home Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PinChat Client or Widgets for Home Assistant have ads?
Neither PinChat Client nor Widgets for Home Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PinChat Client or Widgets for Home Assistant?
PinChat Client ships an update monthly, and Widgets for Home Assistant every 2 weeks. Most recently, PinChat Client was updated on June 22, 2026 and Widgets for Home Assistant on September 17, 2026.

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