HOMETACT vs ROOM SWITCH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOMETACT
Unify control of your smart home devices from lights and air conditioners to smart locks and sensors. Automate actions with custom routines and scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation. Manage all your connected devices through a single, intuitive application.
- Unified device management
- Remote smart lock operation
- Air conditioner control
- Voice assistant integration
- Customizable routines and scenes
- Add and configure new devices
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- Go beyond your imagination. Your smart life starts here. - This HOMETACT supports your "more better life" with the new technology. You can manage, control, and automate various smart devices such as lights, air conditioners, and various sensors with this single application. - There is no need to use different apps for each device anymore. - The main functions are following: - When you return home, you can unlock the smart lock at the common entrance without taking out your key. - The smart lock of the entrance door can be operated remotely.(NinjaLockM) - You can control the air conditioner in the living room. - By linking to a voice assistant, you can operate smart devices with your voice. - You can set up "Routines" to operate multiple devices simultaneously at specified times. (For example, turn off the TV and lights when you say "I'm going out now".) - You can set up "Scenes" to operate multiple devices simultaneously. - You can also operate smart devices that you have purchased by clicking the "+" button on the app to add, register, and configure the device. - Supported devices: Roomba (iRobot)/Sonos/Philips Hue] - Attention: - This application can be used by customers who have applied for HOMETACT Service. - In order to use this app, you will need an ID issued by the company. - To use the notification function from this application, you need to enable the push notification function of the application.
ROOM SWITCH
Control your smart lights remotely, set schedules, and automate them based on your location. Group lights for easy management and even use voice commands. Share access with family members for convenience and security.
- Remote ON/OFF and dimming
- Scheduled lighting automation
- Location-based automation
- Group lighting control
- Voice control compatibility
- Device sharing with family
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【基本操作】 ・登録した照明器具のON/OFF、調光(明るさ調節)、調色(色味調節)タイマー設定など 【遠隔操作】 ・家の中で操作することはもちろん、外出先からでも登録した照明器具を操作できます。消し忘れ防止や、帰宅前に照明をONに。 ・旅行や出張などで長期間家をあける時は、外出先からON/OFFを繰り返すことで人気(ひとけ)を出すことができます。防犯対策として◎ 【自動化】 ・起床時間や就寝時間に合わせてタイマー登録が曜日ごとに設定が可能です。 ・位置情報を使えば「家から離れたらOFF」「家に近づいたらON」の設定も可能です。 【グループ化】 ・複数登録した照明器具をグループ化して一括で操作できます。 ・リビング照明、ダイニング照明、キッチン照明、天井照明、間接照明などグループ化すると便利に使えます 【音声操作】 ・スマートスピーカーで音声操作できます。(一部非対応の製品もあります) 【デバイスの共有】 ・ご家族などで同じデバイスを利用するメンバーをグループとして登録することでデバイスを共有することができます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOMETACT at every 6 weeks against ROOM SWITCH's every 11 months. HOMETACT also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%). 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.
HOMETACT ships an update every 6 weeks, ROOM SWITCH every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOMETACT | ROOM SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 317 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO.,LTD. | TIC Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
HOMETACT
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In-app purchases
HOMETACT
No in-app purchases
ROOM SWITCH
No in-app purchases









