Comparison

xxter vs Basic KNX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • KNX function automation
  • Customizable interface
  • Scene module
  • Planner and triggers
  • Presence simulation
  • Remote internet access
Features
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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/

About

Basic KNX

This utility app allows users to quickly test their KNX installations by connecting to a KNX/IP gateway. It supports sending various data types and requires the device to be on the same network as the gateway.

Highlights
  • Test KNX installations
  • Connect via KNX/IP gateway
  • Send BOOLEAN, BYTE, WORD, DOUBLE WORD data
  • Wi-Fi or VPN network connection
  • English and Spanish language support
Features
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Basic KNX is an application that allows us to quickly and easily test a KNX installation. To use this application, you must have a running KNX installation which must have an interface with the IP network (KNX/IP Gateway). This application connects and submits data through "Tunnelling Services" provided by the KNXnet/IP protocol. In future updates, we will add the sending data capability through the "Routing Services". The application works when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the same network as the KNX/IP interface. This can be via Wi-Fi or VPN. This application allows the sending of BOOLEAN, BYTE, WORD and DOUBLE WORD data. At the moment the application is in English and Spanish. Other languages will be supported in future updates. For a more complete control of your installation, we invite you to use the Easy KNX application. If you have any suggestion or question, please contact us at software@iecor.com. Copyright (c) 2015–2018 IECOR. All rights reserved. Basic KNX v1.3.0

Screenshots

xxter4 screens
Basic KNX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic KNX at 5.0 against xxter's 3.7. Basic KNX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). xxter's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. xxter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Basic KNX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic KNX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xxter has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xxter ships an update every 3 months, Basic KNX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
xxter versus Basic KNX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxxterBasic KNX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxxter b.v.Mauricio Domenech

Customer experience

xxter

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Basic KNX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

xxter

Subscriptions2
  • xxter Connect Service7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • xxter Connect Service1 Month trial$21.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 Text/sms messages$2.99
  • 50 Text/sms messages$10.99
None

Basic KNX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xxter free?
xxter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic KNX free?
Basic KNX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xxter or Basic KNX?
Basic KNX is rated higher. xxter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Basic KNX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xxter or Basic KNX have ads?
Neither xxter nor Basic KNX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xxter or Basic KNX?
xxter ships an update every 3 months, and Basic KNX every 6 weeks. Most recently, xxter was updated on October 1, 2026 and Basic KNX on September 29, 2026.

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