# Indigo Touch vs HS3Touch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Indigo Touch at 82% against HS3Touch's 17%. Indigo Touch also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (139 vs 27). HS3Touch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Indigo Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indigo Touch has 139 ratings behind it against 27, 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 17% of HS3Touch's.

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, HS3Touch monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Indigo Touch | HS3Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indigo-touch/id305247971/reviews)** | [2.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs3touch/id969613074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perceptive Automation, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305247975) | [HomeSeer](https://appshunter.io/developer/333195371) |

## What reviewers say

### Indigo Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indigo-touch/id305247971)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 📆 Outdated UI/UX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

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent device status reporting

**Requested features**

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


### HS3Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs3touch/id969613074)

This client app requires a separate Windows design program to create custom interfaces for your smart home system. It connects to your HomeSeer system via a cloud service to provide remote access and control. Users need a license for the design software to utilize this application.

**Highlights:** Customizable smart home interface, Remote control of HomeSeer systems, Works with HS3 and HS3PRO, Requires HS3Touch Designer software, Cloud service integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Indigo Touch free?

Indigo Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HS3Touch free?

HS3Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Indigo Touch or HS3Touch?

Indigo Touch is rated higher. Indigo Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while HS3Touch averages 2.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do Indigo Touch or HS3Touch have ads?

Neither Indigo Touch nor HS3Touch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Indigo Touch or HS3Touch?

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, and HS3Touch monthly. Most recently, Indigo Touch was updated on October 14, 2026 and HS3Touch on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*