ioBroker Visu vs Hello #
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ioBroker Visu
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ioBroker Visu turns your iPhone or iPad into a native control panel for your ioBroker smart home. The app renders your existing ioBroker visualizations β vis-2, vis, Lovelace, Material, device lists, iQontrol, HABPanel and jarvis β in a fast, full-screen native shell, and adds iOS capabilities on top. CONNECT YOUR WAY β’ Local connection to your ioBroker server on your home network β’ Secure remote access via your ioBroker.pro cloud account β’ Automatic switching between local and remote β’ Up to three separate projects, switchable from the Home Screen via Quick Actions NATIVE iOS FEATURES β’ Home Screen widgets (iOS 17+) to toggle switches and read values at a glance β’ Push notifications from your ioBroker installation β’ Matter device setup directly from the app β’ Geofencing to report your presence to ioBroker β’ Face ID / Touch ID protection for the app and its settings β’ QR-code setup for fast configuration BUILT FOR WALL-MOUNTED KIOSKS β’ Automatic screen dimming and keep-awake control β’ Return to the start page after inactivity β’ Pull-to-refresh, and a three-finger tap to reach settings β’ Stays logged in and reconnects automatically REQUIREMENTS ioBroker Visu is a client for an existing ioBroker installation. You need a running ioBroker server (local) or an ioBroker.pro cloud account to use it. ioBroker is open-source home automation. Learn more at iobroker.net.
Hello #
Control your smart car remotely from your iPhone. Lock, unlock, start, and monitor your vehicle's status, charge, and comfort settings. Integrates with CarPlay, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts for seamless use.
- Digital Key for lock, unlock, and start
- Real-time car status and location tracking
- Remote charging control and scheduling
- Preconditioning and climate control
- CarPlay, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts integration
- Secure data handling
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Hello # - The app for smart owners. Take full control of your smart # car - easily, instantly, everywhere. Digital Key Use your iPhone to lock, unlock, and start your car effortlessly. Stay connected Check your carβs status, location, and key details at a glance. Customise your home screen with what matters most. Charge on your terms Monitor charging live, start or stop remotely, set limits, and schedule sessions. Comfort, ready before you get in Precondition your car and fine-tune seat heating individually. Works seamlessly with CarPlay, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts. Your credentials stay safe Your data never leave your device. Always evolving Regular updates bring new features and improvements, shaped by users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ioBroker Visu at none against Hello #'s 3. ioBroker Visu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hello # sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ioBroker Visu asks for nothing beyond the download.
ioBroker Visu ships an update every 3 days, Hello # every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ioBroker Visu | Hello # |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 97.1% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ioBroker GmbH | Clement Gonzalvez |
In-app purchases
ioBroker Visu
No in-app purchases
Hello #
- Small Coffee$1.99
- Medium Coffee$3.99
- Large Coffee$9.99
Questions
Is ioBroker Visu free?
Is Hello # free?
Do ioBroker Visu or Hello # have ads?
Which is updated more often, ioBroker Visu or Hello #?
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