# Bridge Control for Homebridge vs Scrypted

The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 4.6 against Bridge Control for Homebridge's 4.2. Bridge Control for Homebridge's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Bridge Control for Homebridge's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bridge Control for Homebridge ships an update every 5 days, Scrypted every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Control for Homebridge | Scrypted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-control-for-homebridge/id1632237342/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Guss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598209308) | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Control for Homebridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-control-for-homebridge/id1632237342)

Manage and control your Homebridge instances directly from your mobile device. Monitor bridge status, restart services, and manage plugins and accessories with ease. Keep track of debug logs and update configurations efficiently.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Homebridge instances, Monitor bridge status, Restart bridges and child-bridges, Install, delete, and update plugins, Control accessories, Update configurations, Track debug logs

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

**Highlights:** ONVIF/RTSP camera integration, Remote live stream and recording access, Real-time motion alerts, Smart search for footage, Multi-device synchronization, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Control for Homebridge free?

Bridge Control for Homebridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scrypted free?

Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Control for Homebridge or Scrypted?

Scrypted is rated higher. Bridge Control for Homebridge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Scrypted averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Bridge Control for Homebridge or Scrypted have ads?

Neither Bridge Control for Homebridge nor Scrypted shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Control for Homebridge or Scrypted?

Bridge Control for Homebridge ships an update every 5 days, and Scrypted every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bridge Control for Homebridge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scrypted on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*