# HomeBot for HomeKit vs BBS Manager

The clearest difference is price: BBS Manager at Free against HomeBot for HomeKit's $5.99. HomeBot for HomeKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BBS Manager is free to download; HomeBot for HomeKit costs $5.99 up front. BBS Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. HomeBot for HomeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeBot for HomeKit | BBS Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebot-for-homekit/id1553547811/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010) | [Marc Pope](https://appshunter.io/developer/704388908) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeBot for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebot-for-homekit/id1553547811)

This app enhances your smart home automation by providing powerful new actions for your HomeKit setup. It allows for bulk control of scenes, devices, and properties, as well as detailed information retrieval from your connected devices and sensors.

**Highlights:** Bulk HomeKit action execution, Detailed HomeKit item listing and filtering, Trigger scenes and switch device status, Change device properties like brightness and temperature, Set primary home for default Siri use, Supports a wide range of smart home devices and sensors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BBS Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbs-manager/id6801980119)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BBS Admin | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeBot for HomeKit free?

HomeBot for HomeKit costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BBS Manager free?

BBS Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HomeBot for HomeKit or BBS Manager have ads?

Neither HomeBot for HomeKit nor BBS Manager shows ads.

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