Comparison

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer vs Home + Control

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

Head to head
About

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

Control complex building technology remotely or from any room. This client app connects to a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer, offering clear displays and quick access to building functions. Customize views and profiles for different buildings or users.

Highlights
  • Remote building technology control
  • Clear function displays
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Room and function overviews
  • Energy consumption diagrams
  • Weather data access
  • Camera monitoring
Features
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Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer A simple and elegant way of operating complex building technology while away or from any room at home: with the Gira HomeServer app, you have everything under control – with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, via GSM, UMTS or WLAN, from outside or inside the building. The app acts as a client, communicating with the Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer: the Gira Interface displays all functions clearly and concisely and allows quick access to the building. The display is either horizontal or vertical and can be modified by simply rotating the device. Various profiles allow controlling different buildings such as a personal residence or company as well as various views of one building. In this way, different functions can be controlled from outside the building than from inside. Different views can also be created for users. The most important features: Main menu The main menu displays all building functions. Date, time, current temperature and active functions can be viewed via the status bar. The jump back to the main menu is via the lower navigation bar. Room list All rooms of a property are assigned by floor. The overview of all applications installed in a room can be opened by touch. Room functions The functions within a room and their status are recognizable at a glance and can be operated with a touch. For more complex functions such as the heating control system, a pop-up menu is opened. If the device is rotated by 90°, the horizontal format opens a further view of the time clock functions. Time clock A function can be adapted to personal requirements via a range of filter functions; random values are also possible in this way. Diagrams Diagrams enable the clear display of detected and evaluated consumption data by year, month, week, day or hour. If the unit is turned by 90°, the last active diagram appears in the horizontal format. Temperature differences, for example, can be visualised via multi-touch. Messages Alarm and fault messages, measured values and states of the various components integrated in the system are clearly displayed. Weather data The data from the weather station installed on the building such as wind speed, precipitation and temperatures are available at a glance. Energy generation and fill levels The energy generation of a photovoltaic system can be viewed just as easily as the fill level of a cistern for rain water. Camera Cameras on the grounds can be called up with one operational step. Important note This app can only be used in connection with a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer in a KNX/EIB installation. A list of specialists for intelligent building technology is available at www.gira.com/en/bezugsquellen

About

Home + Control

Control your home's lights and power remotely. Schedule devices to turn on/off automatically for comfort, safety, and convenience. Monitor energy usage to reduce waste and costs.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and power
  • Scheduling for automation
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Smart alerts for power outages
  • Compatibility with voice assistants
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Legrand Home + Control is designed for: LEGRAND RADIANT WITH NETATMO AND ADORNE WITH NETATMO SMART SWITCHES & OUTLETS Manage lights and power, from anywhere, with the Legrand Home + Control app. Start with a Smart Gateway, then replace existing switches, dimmers and outlets with adorne and radiant with Netatmo Smart Switches and Outlets for full control of your lights and power. COMFORT Turn on lights from wherever you go, giving you the comfort needed to enjoy life. SAFETY Schedule lights for your arrival, or dim lights to safely navigate the house at night. CONVENIENCE Conveniently schedule lights or appliances to go on/off­ automatically. MORE CONTROL, LESS WASTE The Home + Control app provides incredible visibility to a home’s energy usage, helping reduce energy cost and waste. Monitor, manage, and more. Set Smart Alerts to be notified in the event of a power outage or lights left on. Legrand Home + Control is compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit

Screenshots

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer4 screens
Home + Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home + Control at 4.3 against Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's 1.0. Home + Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (138 vs 3). Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

Home + Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home + Control has 138 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Home + Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, Home + Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer versus Home + Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGira HomeServer/FacilityServerHome + Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KGLegrand - Netatmo – Bticino

Customer experience

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral28.9%
Negative26.3%

Home + Control

All ratings138 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative46.1%

In-app purchases

None

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

No in-app purchases

None

Home + Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer free?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home + Control free?
Home + Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Home + Control?
Home + Control is rated higher. Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Home + Control averages 4.3 from 138 ratings.
Do Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Home + Control have ads?
Neither Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer nor Home + Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Home + Control?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, and Home + Control monthly. Most recently, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer was updated on August 17, 2026 and Home + Control on September 23, 2026.

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