HomeDevices for HomeKit vs Refoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Discover the full potential of Apple Home accessories before you buy. Access free expert courses, stay updated with the latest news, and find exclusive deals. Understand accessory capabilities and integrate your existing devices for a complete HomeKit overview.
- Accessory capability showcase
- Free expert courses
- Curated HomeKit news
- Personalized deals
- Accessory wishlist
- HomeKit integration overview
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HomeDevices - Everything Apple Home. ACCESSORIES: We unveil the true potential of Apple Home accessories, showcasing their capabilities even before you make a purchase. COURSES: Gain insights from experts through our free courses and maximize your Apple Home experience. NEWS: Stay up-to-date with insights from top Apple Home experts worldwide. DEALS: Unlock savings with personalized offers exclusively tailored for you. Elevate your Apple Home experience with our free courses, designed to provide you with valuable insights from experts. Whether you're a novice looking to unlock the full potential of your Apple Home ecosystem or a seasoned enthusiast seeking advanced tips and tricks, our courses cater to all levels of expertise. Dive into a wealth of knowledge, discover new possibilities, and become a true Apple Home aficionado with HomeDevices. Have you ever wondered about the capabilities of a HomeKit accessories? What sensors it includes? What can be controlled? How it fits into your automation scenarios? HomeDevices has all the answers you need. With the most extensive HomeKit coverage globally, we offer comprehensive information about accessories, free from any confusing marketing jargon. You can explore our categories, search for specific accessories, add them to your personal wishlist, and seamlessly integrate your existing Apple Home accessories. This way, you can precisely understand the capabilities of your accessories, which not every HomeKit control app offers. HomeDevices offers you a complete overview! In essence, HomeDevices isn't just another app for controlling your Apple Home accessories; it's your guide to discovering the wide array of HomeKit accessories available and how they can enhance your life. Furthermore, we curate HomeKit news from experts worldwide. You have the freedom to select your preferred bloggers and YouTubers, stay informed about new content through push notifications, and stay at the forefront of the Apple Home ecosystem.
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
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Verdict
HomeDevices for HomeKit and Refoss both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 59% of HomeDevices for HomeKit's. Refoss also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). HomeDevices for HomeKit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (490 vs 143). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HomeDevices for HomeKit against 4.5 for Refoss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 490 and 143 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of HomeDevices for HomeKit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Refoss's.
HomeDevices for HomeKit ships an update fortnightly, Refoss every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeDevices for HomeKit | Refoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (490 ratings) — better | 4.5 (143 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 490 — better | 143 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | acasa Software GmbH | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED |
Customer experience
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Refoss
User reviews
HomeDevices for HomeKit
From 490 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive device catalog and product information
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📰 Valuable news aggregation from multiple creators
- 🔍 Powerful filtering and search capabilities
- 🔗 Convenient shopping links to purchase devices
Room to improve
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance and app bloat
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔄 Settings reset between app sessions
- 🗑️ Outdated and incomplete product catalog
- 🚫 App fails to load or infinite loading loops
Refoss
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Precise measurements
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Incorrect status reporting
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable door control
- 🐛 Confusing setup process
Bugs and requests
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on startup (iOS 17.2.1 compatibility issue)
- Infinite loading on app open
- Settings and preferences not saved between sessions
- News feed memory completely wiped on restart
- App requires multiple restart attempts to load
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- iPad version not loading for over 6 months
- Battery status display removed after update
- HomeKit device detection not working despite permissions enabled
- App freezes when refreshing news multiple times
- Performance degradation over time
- YouTube notification spam from recommended channels
Requested features
20 requests- French language translation
- German language translation
- Multi-language support
- Device comparison tool
- User review and rating system for devices
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- Pet-related device category
- Thread support filter
- HomeKit Router category
- Bridge requirement filter (yes/no)
- Total device count display
- iPad app support
- User-created Shortcuts sharing library
- Forum functionality
- Improved search functionality
- Manufacturer directory easier access
- Aquarium/pet device categories
- Indoor/outdoor camera separation
- Device connectivity type information (Bluetooth, Thread, Wi-Fi)
- Missing manufacturer additions (Shelly, Fibaro, etc.)
- HomeKit courses continuation
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
In-app purchases
HomeDevices for HomeKit
No in-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HomeDevices for HomeKit free?
Is Refoss free?
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