# MATRIX 4.0 vs Princess Home

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MATRIX 4.0 at 11.0 against Princess Home's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MATRIX 4.0 ships an update every 6 months, Princess Home every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MATRIX 4.0 | Princess Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IMG Sicurezza Italia S.R.L.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495771178) | [Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/455568298) |

## What reviewers say

### MATRIX 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-40/id1503565882)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Princess Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princess-home/id1631159900)

Manage your Princess smart home appliances remotely from your smartphone. Control fans, heaters, and fryers, set schedules, and adjust settings with ease. Ensure devices are off even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Add new smart devices, Switch devices on/off, Control all device functions, Select favorite modes, Set timers and schedules, Manage multiple products

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 💡 Can control remotely (when connected)
- 👍 Some find setup quick
- 👍 Works well (for a few)
- 👍 Economical heaters

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Connectivity issues are rampant
- ❌ App is unreliable
- ❌ Scheduling features fail
- ❌ Devices go offline frequently
- ❌ Poor integration with voice assistants

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect/pair devices
- Schedules to turn off heater are ignored
- Wi-Fi constant drop out
- Alexa/Google Home integration is poor
- Timer options for Siri are limited

**Requested features**

- Add plus/minus buttons for temperature adjustment
- Add HomeKit support
- Improve voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
- Add Siri Shortcuts integration
- Add a clear indicator for heating status in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MATRIX 4.0 free?

MATRIX 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Princess Home free?

Princess Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MATRIX 4.0 or Princess Home have ads?

Neither MATRIX 4.0 nor Princess Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MATRIX 4.0 or Princess Home?

MATRIX 4.0 ships an update every 6 months, and Princess Home every 3 months. Most recently, MATRIX 4.0 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Princess Home on November 3, 2026.

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