Smartisys iControl vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartisys iControl
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Smart Touch Designer for iPad Through the iPad to control various devices about home or office,such as:audio,video,lights,curtain,camera etc. See www.smartisys.net for more information.
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOOBS at every 5 days against Smartisys iControl's every 2 months. HOOBS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smartisys iControl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smartisys iControl ships an update every 2 months, HOOBS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartisys iControl | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.2 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | smartisys electronics inc. | HOOBS Inc |
In-app purchases
Smartisys iControl
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smartisys iControl free?
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