Refoss vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refoss at 88% against HOOBS's 11%. Refoss also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (142 vs 27). HOOBS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Refoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refoss has 142 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.
Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, HOOBS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Refoss | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (142 ratings) — better | 1.1 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED | HOOBS Inc |
Customer experience
Refoss
HOOBS
Bugs and requests
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
HOOBS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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