WI Smart vs HomeBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
WI Smart
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Wi Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
HomeBud
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Introducing Homebud, the ultimate app for seamless control of roller blinds, curtains, and outdoor blinds. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Homebud revolutionizes the way you interact with your window coverings. One of the standout features of Homebud is its ability to operate multiple devices simultaneously. Whether you have roller blinds in the living room, curtains in the bedroom, or outdoor blinds on your patio, you can effortlessly control them all from a single app. Homebud also supports multiple users within a single home, ensuring that everyone can have personalized control over their preferred window coverings. With Homebud, you can schedule your blinds to open or close at specific times to respond to environmental conditions such as sunlight or temperature. The app's intuitive design makes the setup process a breeze, enabling you to start enjoying the benefits of smart window coverings in no time. Upgrade your home automation experience with Homebud and discover a new level of convenience, comfort, and control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: WI Smart at 2 against HomeBud's โ. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WI Smart | HomeBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou WISTAR Mechanical & Electric Technology Co., Ltd. | JAI Products Pty. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
WI Smart
No in-app purchases
HomeBud
No in-app purchases









