Comparison

Indigo Touch vs The Home Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Indigo Touch

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage lighting, appliances, HVAC, and more from anywhere with an internet connection. Requires the Indigo Smart Home Hub software on a Mac.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lighting, appliances, HVAC, and more
  • Instant access to all smart home devices
  • Execute custom Action Groups
  • View and update device and variable values in real-time
  • Bonjour enabled for easy connection
  • Customizable UI pages
Features
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Indigo Touch is an iPhone and iPad optimized App for remotely controlling lighting, appliances, HVAC, ceiling fans, sprinklers, etc., from anywhere in the world. It will automatically connect to the required Indigo Smart Home Hub software (v7 or newer), installed in your home on a Mac, to communicate with Z-Wave, INSTEON and/or X10 compatible hardware. Additionally, many more devices and protocols are supported via 3rd Party Plugins. Now you can adjust your home's thermostat, run the sprinkler, open the garage door, unlock the front door, and turn off the lights from anywhere you have an internet/data connection! IMPORTANT Controlling your home requires that you have installed the Indigo Smart Home Hub software on your Mac. Indigo is NOT FREE, although there is a 30 day free trial available. See MAC REQUIREMENTS below for more details. For support, please contact us directly using the contact form on our website rather than requesting help via a review. FEATURES - Instant control and access to all your smart home devices - One touch UI controls for lighting, appliances, sprinklers, ceiling fans, and HVAC - Execute any Indigo defined Action Groups - View any Indigo defined Variables (house mode, etc.) - Real time updates of all hardware (brightness, temperature, active zone, sensor values, etc.) - Real time updates of all variable values - View all custom 3rd Party Plugin device information - Control Page viewer for custom user defined UI pages - Bonjour enabled to get you connected with a single touch (no IP addresses needed!) - Easy remote access from anywhere via an optional Indigo Reflector subscription (eliminates router and dynamic IP configuration and provides secure communications) MAC REQUIREMENTS - Indigo Smart Home Hub software v7.5+ - Mac running Mac OS High Sierra (10.13) or newer - Supported computer interface required to use built-in protocols (Z-Stick, PowerLinc, etc.) - Smart home devices (lighting, sprinkler, HVAC, fans, sensors, etc.) FOR MORE INFO VISIT indigodomo.com/touch.html

About

The Home Remote

Unify control of your smart home and AV devices within a single application. Easily add new devices by tapping the '+' button. Advanced users can design custom layouts and dashboards using a separate program.

Highlights
  • Control all smart home devices
  • Control AV devices
  • Add devices easily
  • Custom layout design
  • Support for numerous brands
Features
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Control all of your home automation and AV devices from one app. Simply click the '+' button to begin adding your devices. For our advanced users that want to create custom layouts & dashboards be sure to check our Designer program which can be downloaded from our website. It'll give you complete control & access to all of the Home Remote features. Use of projects created with the Home Remote Designer will require the purchase of a "Home Remote Pro" license. This is a one-time In-App Purchase (it's not a subscription). Here is a list of devices we currently support: AMAZON ALEXA • Alexa Voice Service (AVS) AUGUST HOME • August Home Smart Locks BRYANT • Bryant Evolution Connex Thermostat CARRIER • Carrier Côr Thermostat • Carrier Infinity Touch Thermostat CRESTRON • Crestron 2-Series Control Systems • Crestron 3-Series Control Systems DENON • Denon AV Receivers • Denon HEOS Speakers DIRECTV • DIRECTV Standard Receivers • DIRECTV HD Receivers • DIRECTV Genie Receivers DOORBIRD • DoorBird video door stations ECOBEE • ecobee2 Thermostat • ecobee3 Thermostat • ecobee4 Thermostat EWELINK • Sonoff Switches • Sonoff Smart Plugs • Sonoff Sensors • Sonoff Lights FIBARO • Fibaro Home Center 2 • Fibaro Home Center 3 • Fibaro Home Center Lite GLOBAL CACHÉ • Global Caché Global Connect • Global Caché Flex • Global Caché iTach • Global Caché GC-100 GOOGLE CAST • Chromecast • Chromecast Audio • Google Home Max • Google Home Mini • Nest Audio • Nest Mini HOME ASSISTANT • Home Assistant HOMESEER • HomeSeer HomeTroller w/ HS3 • HomeSeer HomeTroller w/ HS4 HONEYWELL • Honeywell Evohome Thermostat Systems • Honeywell Round Smart Thermostat • Honeywell T5 & T6 Series Smart Thermostats • Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Thermostats HUBITAT ELEVATION • Hubitat Elevation Hub INSTEON • Insteon Hub 2245-222 INTEGRA • Integra AV Receivers IP Cameras • MJPEG / JPEG / RTSP KASA SMART • TP-Link Kasa Smart Light Bulbs • TP-Link Kasa Smart Light Switches • TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs KNX • KNX IP Interface • KNX IP Router LG • LG webOS Smart TVs LIFX • LIFX Bulbs • LIFX Lightstrips LOGITECH • Logitech Harmony Hubs LUTRON • Caséta Smart Bridge • Caséta Smart Bridge Pro • Lutron RA2 Select • Lutron RadioRA 2 Main Repeater Marantz • Marantz AV Receivers MQTT • MQTT Requires Configuration with Home Remote Designer MYQ • Chamberlain myQ Garage Door Openers • LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Openers • myQ Light Switches NETATMO • Netatmo Smart Weather Station • Netatmo Smart Anemometer • Netatmo Smart Rain Gauge • Netatmo Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor • Netatmo Smart Thermostat • Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve NEXIA • Trane XL Thermostats Featuring Nexia ONKYO • Onkyo AV Receivers OSRAM • Osram Lightify Bulbs • Osram Lightify Lightstrips PHILIPS HUE • Philips Hue Bulbs • Philips Hue Lightstrips • Philips Hue Lamps & Fixtures PIONEER • Pioneer AV Receivers (2016+) RUSSOUND • Russound MCA-Series Controllers • Russound C-Series Controllers • Russound X5 Controllers SMART LIFE • Smart Life Light Bulbs • Smart Life Light Switches • Smart Life Smart Plugs • Smart Life Window Shades SMARTTHINGS • SmartThings Hub • SmartThings ADT Security Hub • SmartThings Wifi • SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD TV Sonos • Sonos Speakers • Sonos Connect • Sonos Port • Sonos Amp TUYA • Smart Life Light Bulbs • Smart Life Light Switches • Smart Life Smart Plugs • Smart Life Window Shades UPnP • UPnP Media Renderers • UPnP Media Servers • UPnP Binary Lights • UPnP Dimmable Lights VERA • Vera Edge • Vera Lite • Vera Plus • Vera Secure WEMO • Wemo Light Switch • Wemo Dimmer • Wemo Mini Smart Plug • Wemo Insight Smart Plug • Wemo Link LED Lighting WINK • Wink Hub • Wink Hub 2 YAMAHA • Yamaha AV Receivers • Yamaha MusicCast AV Receivers • Yamaha MusicCast Speakers ZIPATO • Zipato ZipaTile • Zipato Zipabox2

Screenshots

Indigo Touch4 screens
The Home Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Indigo Touch at 4.5 against The Home Remote's 3.8. Indigo Touch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (82% vs 60%). The Home Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Home Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Indigo Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Indigo Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Indigo Touch's written reviews are positive against 60% of The Home Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, The Home Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Indigo Touch versus The Home Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndigo TouchThe Home Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (139 ratings) — better3.8 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better99
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerceptive Automation, LLC.The Home Remote LLC

Customer experience

Indigo Touch

All ratings139 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.4%

The Home Remote

All ratings98 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative28.4%

Bugs and requests

Indigo Touch

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent device status reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Geolocation/automation based on location
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Improved voice control support
  • Widgets and modern iOS UI

The Home Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Indigo Touch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Home Remote

One-time1
  • Home Remote Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Indigo Touch free?
Indigo Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Home Remote free?
The Home Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Indigo Touch or The Home Remote?
Indigo Touch is rated higher. Indigo Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while The Home Remote averages 3.8 from 99 ratings.
Do Indigo Touch or The Home Remote have ads?
Neither Indigo Touch nor The Home Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Indigo Touch or The Home Remote?
Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, and The Home Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Indigo Touch was updated on September 18, 2026 and The Home Remote on July 5, 2026.

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