Comparison

Symcon Visualization vs mediola connect

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

Head to head
About

Symcon Visualization

Features
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With Symcon Visualization, you can conveniently control all devices and functions of your smart home in one app. All systems supported by IP-Symcon are supported. These include the following: Wired systems: - KNX, LCN, ModBus, MQTT, BACnet, OPC UA, DMX/ArtNet, Siemens S7/Siemens Logo, 1-Wire Wireless systems: - EnOcean, HomeMatic, Xcomfort, Z-Wave Wallboxes: - ABL, Mennekes, Alfen, KEBA (others on request) Inverters: - SMA, Fronius, SolarEdge (others on request) Other systems: - Home Connect, Gardena, VoIP, eKey, Technical Alternative In addition, our free Module Store offers over 200 other connections (such as Shelly, Sonos, Spotify, Philips Hue and many more) and logic modules for your smart home! A complete and up-to-date list can always be found on our homepage. Many functions of the app can be tried out in demo mode. Important note: This app requires a SymBox, SymBox neo, SymBox Pro or an installed IP-Symcon version 7.0 or newer as a server. In addition, the corresponding building automation hardware must be installed. All tiles shown in the screenshots are samples of an example project. Your visualization is individually designed based on your personal configuration.

About

mediola connect

Integrate smart home devices with your network using a dedicated bridge. Control and automate compatible devices, create scenes, and set up automations based on various triggers. Seamlessly connect your smart home ecosystem to major platforms.

Highlights
  • Integrate Matter Bridges into home network
  • Teach-in and control compatible devices
  • Create device groups and scenes
  • Automate based on events, time, or sensors
  • Integrate with Apple Home app
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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The companion app for all mediola Matter Bridges. Using the app, you have the capability to integrate the Matter Bridges into your home network. You can teach-in supported devices and subsequently control and automate them directly with the app. Additionally, you can use it to integrate the Matter Bridge and all connected devices into the major Matter Smart Home ecosystems allowing you to combine them with the entire Matter world there. Features: • Integration of mediola Matter Bridges into your home network • Easy teach-in and control of compatible devices (regardless of Matter) • Create device groups and scenes • Create automations (astro events, time scheduling, sensor status) • Pairing/integration of Matter Bridges and all connected devices into the Apple Home app • Modern design with a simple and intuitive user-interface Requirements: To use this app, a mediola® Matter Bridge and compatible devices/components are required as a basic setup. Depending on the version of the Matter Bridge, different wireless components are supported. Check the list of compatible components for the different versions at https://matter-bridge.com. For more information, visit https://matter-bridge.com.

Screenshots

Symcon Visualization4 screens
mediola connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Symcon Visualization at 13.0 against mediola connect's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symcon Visualization ships an update every 6 weeks, mediola connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Symcon Visualization versus mediola connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymcon Visualizationmediola connect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymcon GmbHmediola - connected living AG

In-app purchases

None

Symcon Visualization

No in-app purchases

None

mediola connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symcon Visualization free?
Symcon Visualization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mediola connect free?
mediola connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symcon Visualization or mediola connect have ads?
Neither Symcon Visualization nor mediola connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symcon Visualization or mediola connect?
Symcon Visualization ships an update every 6 weeks, and mediola connect every 2 months. Most recently, Symcon Visualization was updated on September 30, 2026 and mediola connect on October 6, 2026.

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