HBN Smart vs Ameistor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HBN Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers quick and simple device connection.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
Ameistor
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Ameistor: Master your smart stair and ambient lighting. • IR Sensor Control: Lights activate automatically upon detection, perfect for safety & convenience. • Professional Settings: Fine-tune colors, brightness, effects, and sensitivity to your exact preference. • Smart Scheduling: Set precise timers and daily automations for effortless management. • 16M+ Colors : Unlock endless colors and dynamic light. Ideal For: Automating stairways for safety, creating dynamic room atmospheres, and setting the perfect mood for any occasion. Connect easily via BLE and customize every detail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HBN Smart at 4.8 against Ameistor's 2.0. HBN Smart also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). Ameistor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 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.
HBN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBN Smart has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HBN Smart ships an update every 8 months, Ameistor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HBN Smart | Ameistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC | 茂林 李 |
Bugs and requests
HBN Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Scheduled timers not working as expected
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device types
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
- Integrate with smart home platforms
Ameistor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HBN Smart
No in-app purchases
Ameistor
No in-app purchases
