Dreambox Controller vs jsmatic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dreambox Controller
Control your enigma2-based Dreambox remotely. View current channel information, switch channels, set recording timers, and search for movie titles. Manage multiple Dreambox devices and sync settings across your devices via iCloud.
- Remote Dreambox control
- Channel browsing and switching
- Set recording timers
- IMDB movie search
- Multiple Dreambox support
- iCloud syncing
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If you have an enigma2 based Dreambox this is a useful app to control it remotely. Enter the IP address of your Dreambox in the settings tab. You can now check what is currently on your favourite channels, switch channels etc. Other Features: - Set a timer to record or zap to. - Search IMDB for movie titles. - Remote tab provides standard remote buttons. - Enter IP addresses of 2 boxes and switch between them. - iCloud syncing, if you are an iCloud user with multiple devices your IP addresses etc. will be automatically synced across devices.
jsmatic
Control and configure your smart home devices with ease. Monitor changes in your smart home, create favorites for quick access, and manage various aspects like climate, security, and lighting.
- Control and configure Homematic systems
- Monitor door/window contacts and motion sensors
- View real-time status updates
- Create custom favorites for quick access
- Manage climate, security, and lighting
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Die Hausautomatisierung von Homematic bietet Ihnen viele Möglichkeiten für den Smarthome Bereich. Die Produktpalette ist sehr groß: Raumklima, Sicherheit, Wetter, Licht, Beschattung, Ansteuerung von Drittanbietern, usw. Mit jsmatic lässt sich das Homematic System spielend leicht steuern und konfigurieren. Mit den Tür- und Fensterkontakten, Bewegungsmeldern, Präsensmeldern, etc. haben Sie jede Veränderung in Ihrem Smart Home im Blick. Der Status in der App ist immer aktuell. Sie können eigene Favoriten anlegen, um schnell Ihre wichtigen Komponenten zu steuern. jsmatic ist für die ersten 14 Tage nach der Erstinstallation im vollen Funktionsumfang kostenlos. Nach der Testphase können Sie in den In-App-Käufen eine Premium Lizenz erwerben. Sie können jsmatic Vollversion für 1 Monat oder 1 Jahr im Premium Bereich kaufen. Nutzungsbedingungen(Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: jsmatic at Free against Dreambox Controller's $0.99. jsmatic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dreambox Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). On 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
jsmatic is free to download; Dreambox Controller costs $0.99 up front. jsmatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dreambox Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dreambox Controller ships an update every 2 months, jsmatic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dreambox Controller | jsmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Burnt Slice | http://kybernetik-it.de |
Customer experience
Dreambox Controller
jsmatic
In-app purchases
Dreambox Controller
No in-app purchases
jsmatic
- Monthly activation$3.991 Month
- Annual activation$17.991 Year
- Unlimited access$15.99
