Comparison

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer vs EquiSentry

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

EquiSentry

Features
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EquiSentry is the complete horse care management app for riders, owners, and stable managers. Keep every horse's health, feeding, farrier visits, vaccinations, and documents in one organised place — so nothing ever slips through the cracks. HEALTH & CARE TRACKING Track vaccinations, farrier, deworming, physio, dentist, and groomer visits. See when each was last done and exactly when the next one is due, with automatic countdowns. CARE SCORE A single glanceable percentage per horse tells you instantly whether everything is up to date or if something needs attention. FEEDING PLANS Build named seasonal plans (Autumn, Winter, Summer) with exact amounts of oats, cereal, carrots, hay and more. See total kg/day at a glance and switch the active plan any time. SHARED CALENDAR Every event across every horse in one timeline. Filter by horse, mark things Done or Paid, and stay on top of the whole yard. PHOTO JOURNAL Capture your horse over time and tag photos as Vet, Farrier, Shows, or Pasture. Favourite the best ones and find them fast with category filters. DOCUMENTS & RECORDS Store passport, insurance, and medical certificates with photos — plus expiry countdowns so renewals never sneak up on you. MULTIPLE HORSES Manage your whole string. Each horse gets its own profile with health records, feeding plans, photos, and documents. SMART REMINDERS Get notified before the next visit is due, so boosters, trims, and check-ups always happen on time. CONTACTS Keep your vet, farrier, physiotherapist, and other professionals in one place. Quickly assign them when scheduling events. PRIVATE & SECURE Your data is stored securely on AWS servers in the EU with encryption at rest. We never sell or share your information. Whether you have one horse or ten, EquiSentry replaces messy notebooks, scattered reminders, and forgotten dates with one calm, reliable routine.

Screenshots

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer4 screens
EquiSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EquiSentry at fortnightly against Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's every 4 months. Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, EquiSentry fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer versus EquiSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGira HomeServer/FacilityServerEquiSentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KGJACEK MAZUR

In-app purchases

None

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

No in-app purchases

None

EquiSentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer free?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EquiSentry free?
EquiSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or EquiSentry have ads?
Neither Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer nor EquiSentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or EquiSentry?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, and EquiSentry fortnightly. Most recently, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer was updated on November 10, 2026 and EquiSentry on November 10, 2026.

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