Thinknx Trend vs Impulses
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Thinknx Trend
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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)
Impulses
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Impulses builds beautiful connected home products that set superior standards of comfort, safety, and control. Products that turn everyday experiences into fulfilling moments that endure. Engineered in-house to combine seamless software with elegant hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thinknx Trend at none against Impulses's shown. Thinknx Trend also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Impulses's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Thinknx Trend ships an update every 16 months, Impulses every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thinknx Trend | Impulses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 8 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LuForLu | IMPULSES FOR PROGRAMMING, DESIGN AND MARKETING |
In-app purchases
Thinknx Trend
No in-app purchases
Impulses
No in-app purchases









