HomeBrain vs Cablelynx CommandIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeBrain
This app unifies your smart home devices, regardless of brand, into a single, intuitive interface. Create custom automations for security, convenience, and energy efficiency, with intelligent learning to adapt to your lifestyle.
- Unified smart home device management
- Customizable automation creation
- Security enhancements
- Energy efficiency optimization
- Intelligent learning algorithms
- Multi-property support
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Introducing HomeBrain, the ultimate automation companion for iOS devices. Seamlessly integrated with HomeKit and the Apple Home app, HomeBrain revolutionizes the way you manage your smart home ecosystem. Gone are the days of juggling multiple apps and devices from different manufacturers. HomeBrain acts as the central hub, connecting all your smart home gadgets, regardless of brand, to create a unified and harmonious experience. With a primary focus on security, convenience, and energy efficiency, HomeBrain empowers you to effortlessly craft custom automations tailored to your lifestyle. Whether it's enhancing your home's security measures, streamlining everyday tasks for convenience, or optimizing energy usage to save on bills, HomeBrain has you covered. Imagine arriving home to a well-lit pathway, doors automatically unlocking, and your favorite playlist welcoming you, all triggered by your proximity. Or picture your thermostat adjusting based on seasonal changes, optimizing comfort while minimizing energy consumption. HomeBrain's intelligent algorithms continuously learn and adapt to your preferences, fine-tuning automations for maximum efficiency. And the more smart devices you integrate, the smarter HomeBrain becomes, unlocking even greater potential for automation and customization. Whether you have a single residence or manage multiple properties, HomeBrain scales effortlessly to meet your needs. It's the indispensable tool for anyone looking to elevate their smart home experience, providing peace of mind, convenience, and significant savings along the way. Welcome to the future of home automation with HomeBrain. Terms of service are governed by Apple's Standard Term's of Service and can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cablelynx CommandIQ
Manage your home Wi-Fi network with advanced customization. Set up parental controls, prioritize devices, and enhance your network's security with password and SSID management.
- Parental controls
- Device prioritization
- Network security
- Password management
- SSID management
- Content filtering
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Customize your home Wi-Fi experience with Cablelynx CommandIQ. From utilizing parental controls, preventing unwanted content, to prioritizing devices, you create a unique home experience. Protect your home with network security, password, and SSID management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cablelynx CommandIQ at none against HomeBrain's 2. Cablelynx CommandIQ also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). HomeBrain's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads 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. HomeBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cablelynx CommandIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeBrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cablelynx CommandIQ has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HomeBrain ships an update every 8 days, Cablelynx CommandIQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeBrain | Cablelynx CommandIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 87 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appworks Software LLC | Cablelynx Broadband |
Customer experience
HomeBrain
Cablelynx CommandIQ
In-app purchases
HomeBrain
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription$7.991 Year
Cablelynx CommandIQ
No in-app purchases
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