xxter vs secure@home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xxter
Control and automate all your home's KNX functions with this app. Customize the interface with your own photos and icons for ultimate convenience. Offers advanced automation options for a truly smart home experience.
- KNX function automation
- Customizable interface
- Scene module
- Planner and triggers
- Presence simulation
- Remote internet access
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Choose ultimate convenience and luxury by choosing the xxter controller. The xxter controller is the central module in your house or building, enabling you to automate and operate all (KNX) functions in your house or building with this app on your tablet or smartphone. The functionalities will be installed online by your installer once, after which you, as the end-user, have control of the appearance and the available control elements. To connect to your xxter unit you need this free app, making the operation of your available (KNX) functionalities in your house or building easier than ever! Moreover, it’s sustainable as well. In addition to the app, there are many automation options, such as the presence simulation, scene module, planner and extensive scripts and triggers. These make the xxter an indispensable element in a smart home. You can design the visualization in this app completely to your own liking, with different layout options and your own photos, icons and colors. For the extensive options with the xxter controller please visit https://www.xxter.com/productinfo/. To allow connecting from the internet to your device without any port-forwarding, you can subscribe to the xxter Connect Service. The subscriptions can be purchased per month or year through the in-app service store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription through your Account Settings. You can buy SMS/text messages for receiving alerts through SMS/text messages instead of email or push notifications in the in-app service store. Purchases are charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.xxter.com/en/proclaimer/
secure@home
This utility app generates and sends SMS commands to specific home automation units. It allows for initial setup, creation of new installations, and selection of favorite commands for quick access. Users can easily send commands by pressing on the desired option.
- SMS generation for home units
- Initial settings and installation creation
- Favorite command selection
- Direct command sending via SMS
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App generates and sends SMS to ABB-secure@home/DomusTech Free/Domus Link Central Units. - Initial settings and new installation creation. - Favourites selection. - SMS generation while pressing on the desidered command.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: xxter at 100% against secure@home's 33%. xxter also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months). secure@home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. xxter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. secure@home asks for nothing beyond the download.
xxter ships an update every 3 months, secure@home every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xxter | secure@home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | xxter b.v. | ABB Information Systems AG |
Customer experience
xxter
secure@home
In-app purchases
xxter
- xxter Connect Service7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- xxter Connect Service1 Month trial$21.991 Year
- 10 Text/sms messages$2.99
- 50 Text/sms messages$10.99
secure@home
No in-app purchases









