Comparison

iKNiX vs LSS Remote

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

Head to head
About

iKNiX

Control your smart home devices like lights, blinds, and heating remotely. This app requires additional hardware to connect to your KNX/EIB installation. Configure your home zones and create custom profiles for different users or scenarios.

Highlights
  • Bi-directional KNX/EIB control
  • Control lights, blinds, and HVAC
  • Web-based setup and configuration
  • Project and profile management
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Demo Mode included
Features
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*** ATTENTION *** *** THIS APP REQUIRES ADDITIONAL HARDWARE *** *** AVAILABLE AT WWW.IKNIX.COM or WWW.KNXWARE.COM *** iknix.com and IFIE GmbH are pleased to present iKNiX, the ultimate KNX/EIB iPhone App. Free your KNX/EIB installation and take comfort to the next level. Easily control your lights (including light scenes), blinds, auxiliary functions (like status or HiFi components) and heating system (HVAC) with your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and access status or your on-site weather data. All you need is the free iKNiX App and our KNiX Port, an Ethernet to KNX/EIB gateway available at www.iknix.com. Easy and fast set-up is a key feature of our iKNiX App. That’s why the entire configuration is done online at www.ikix.com where you can register for free and create a new project. Rooms (we call them ‘zones’) that you want to control can be added to the project. Then you create one or many profiles which can be downloaded via email-notification to the iKNiX App. You can generate as many profiles as you like, for example ‘Owner’, ‘Kids’, ‘Guest’ or even for different houses! You can easily change settings and never have to fiddle with the iPhone to enter any data – just use your created project and profiles! The new KNX-proServ controller can be configured via ETS product database. New features: Our app supports now the new low-cost IP extensions together with KNX-proServ. KNX2SONOS is a DIN rail mounted device, which allows the operation of the SONOS ® audio multiroomsystem via KNX commands. Thus, for example, a KNX wall mounted switch may start / stop the music zone, control the volume or select a radio station. Even the information of title / artist and album will be reported back to the bus. As usual with proServ the whole configuration is done using the ETS software. Everything comes 100% organic and fat free! Features: - Fully bi-directional (2 way) KNX/EIB control with your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch - Control your lights, blinds, heating system (HVAC) with your fingertips - Web-based easy set-up and configuration - Easy project and profile management for unlimited customers with unlimited zones (available at www.iknix.com) - No programming on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch required - Awesome graphics and intuitive user interface - Demo Mode included - supported languages: English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Polish, Farsi - Cheap KNiX Port (Ethernet gateway) needed for simple integration with any KNX/EIB installation worldwide (available at www.iknix.com or www.knxware.com)

About

LSS Remote

Features
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Introducing the simplest solution for controlling your addressable pixel LED strips directly from your mobile phone. This user-friendly app works seamlessly with Reactivo 2, SPI Matrix, and LEC3 (LED Ethernet Controller 3) devices, providing you with unparalleled convenience and flexibility. With this app, you can: - Play a wide variety of animations directly from the SD card, bringing your LED strips to life with stunning visual effects. - Select and customize the perfect color for your pixel LED strip, allowing you to create personalized lighting displays. - Create multi-device zones, making it easier than ever to set up and control all the pixels in your living room or any designated area simultaneously. - Access the web configuration of any device within your home network, providing you with quick and convenient access to device settings. - Group multiple devices together, enabling you to control them collectively with just a few taps on your mobile phone. Experience the ultimate convenience and control as you effortlessly manage your addressable pixel LED strips using our intuitive mobile app. Transform your lighting setup into a dynamic and mesmerizing visual experience with unparalleled ease.

Screenshots

iKNiX4 screens
LSS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

iKNiX and LSS Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKNiX ships an update every 3 months, LSS Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iKNiX versus LSS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKNiXLSS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim SkrokShowtacle Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

iKNiX

No in-app purchases

None

LSS Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKNiX free?
iKNiX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LSS Remote free?
LSS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iKNiX or LSS Remote have ads?
Neither iKNiX nor LSS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKNiX or LSS Remote?
iKNiX ships an update every 3 months, and LSS Remote every 2 months. Most recently, iKNiX was updated on October 12, 2026 and LSS Remote on October 18, 2026.

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