Comparison

Indigo Touch vs AC Infinity

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

AC Infinity

Control and monitor your HVAC or grow environment with intelligent ventilation. Access advanced programming, view real-time environmental data, and receive customizable alerts for optimal control.

Highlights
  • Wireless programming controls
  • Scheduled fan automation
  • Customizable alarms and notifications
  • Real-time temperature and humidity data
  • Environmental data visualization
  • History logs and data export
Features
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The AC Infinity app enables you to connect with the next generation of our intelligent controllers, giving you access to advanced programs and environmental data. Take control of your next HVAC or grow project using a smart ventilation system and data monitoring. Easily pair this app with one of our compatible devices, available through our website: www.acinfinity.com ADVANCED PROGRAMMING • Get wireless access to essential programming controls including ON and OFF modes, timers, cycles, schedules, and temperature and humidity triggers. • Scheduled fan automation programs enable utmost control over how your fan runs during the day. • Customizable alarms and push notifications help you stay on top of your fan and environment. • Other settings include convertible temperature scales, device brightness, fan speed transitions, and reading calibrations. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA • Gain insight on your space’s temperature and humidity levels using the bar graph distribution view. • The fluctuation charts help you identify extreme high or low points and adjust your fan accordingly. • Climate conditions are regularly tracked by your controller even while you step out, updating this app when you return within its range. • This app records all fan mode activations, alarms, and notifications and logs them in filterable history logs. • Export your temperature and humidity data to your spreadsheet application for greater tracking of your environment.

Screenshots

Indigo Touch4 screens
AC Infinity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AC Infinity at monthly against Indigo Touch's every 7 months. AC Infinity also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (856 vs 139). Indigo Touch's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Indigo Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC Infinity has 856 ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Indigo Touch's written reviews are positive against 79% of AC Infinity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, AC Infinity monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Indigo Touch versus AC Infinity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndigo TouchAC Infinity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (139 ratings) — better4.2 (856 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better79.3% of reviews
Number of ratings139856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB376 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerceptive Automation, LLC.AC Infinity

Customer experience

Indigo Touch

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

AC Infinity

All ratings856 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews482 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

Indigo Touch

From 139 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible
  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure local control
  • 👍 Customizable control pages
  • 🚀 Extensive device integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 📆 Outdated UI/UX
  • 🕰️ Lack of updates

AC Infinity

From 856 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful automation and control
  • 💡 Excellent app functionality
  • 🔍 Detailed monitoring and data tracking
  • 🤖 Impressive AI-powered features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
  • ⚠️ Unstable settings changes
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔌 Bluetooth-only connectivity limitations

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

AC Infinity

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after firmware updates
  • Devices randomly disconnecting from app
  • Incorrect data reporting on the app
  • Automation settings being reset unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control
  • Improve data visualization and graphing
  • Implement more advanced automation options
  • Allow custom fan speed and light intensity control
  • Add support for day/night mode settings

In-app purchases

None

Indigo Touch

No in-app purchases

None

AC Infinity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indigo Touch free?
Indigo Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AC Infinity free?
AC Infinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Indigo Touch or AC Infinity?
Indigo Touch is rated higher. Indigo Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while AC Infinity averages 4.2 from 856 ratings.
Do Indigo Touch or AC Infinity have ads?
Neither Indigo Touch nor AC Infinity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Indigo Touch or AC Infinity?
Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, and AC Infinity monthly. Most recently, Indigo Touch was updated on September 18, 2026 and AC Infinity on October 15, 2026.

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