Maestro KNX vs ThinKnx Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maestro KNX
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your home systems. Access multimedia, climate control, security, and more, even when you're away. Secure and fast, it works seamlessly over the internet.
- Remote control for home systems
- Supports KNX, IP, Infra-red, and more
- Fast internet connectivity
- Multiple client support
- Password-protected and secured communication
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Requirements: - Maestro Server - Compatible with iPhone, iPad - iOS 11+ Maestro KNX is a client App to Maestro server (An MTSxxx or MSxxx server is required for operation.) The App enables the same user friendly Maestro GUI on your iPhone and iPad, instantaneously turning your iPhone/iPad to a powerful, easy to use remote control even when you away from home. The Maestro KNX enables the remote control of all systems controlled by the Maestro such as: multimedia, air conditioning, alarm systems, and many more by utilizing all of the common communications: KNX, RS232, IP, Infra-red, RS485, DMX, HDL BusPro, Vantage. Maestro KNX works extremely fast even over the internet (via GPRS/WiFi) and supports multiple clients simultaneously. Its communication to the Maestro is password protected and secured by SSH/SSL. For more details please see our website www.cdinnovation.com
ThinKnx Pocket
Manage your home automation systems directly from your iPhone. Control lights, climate, security, and more across multiple buildings with a fast and intuitive interface. Supports various smart home protocols like KNX, Z-Wave, and Modbus.
- Manage KNX, Z-Wave, Modbus systems
- Control lights, climate, and security
- Supports multiple buildings
- Create custom scenarios
- Integrated video surveillance management
- Intuitive and attractive design
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ThinKnx is a new supervision application that, using the smart device ThinKnx Server, allows you to manage home automation systems with KNX (Konnex - EIB), Z-Wave, Modbus, Lutron or BTicino MyHome directly from your iPhone. Being developed natively for iOS it offers unprecedented speed during connection and operation using both Wi-Fi or phone connection. It allows to control multiple buildings supporting fast project switch. Description of software functions: Managing complete home automation systems EIB / KNX - Lights (on / off, dimmer, RGB) - Automations - Climate and heating (week thermostat feature) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filter. - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - RGB Lighting Control Integrated anti-intrusion systems: - Bentel: Kyo8, Kyo16, Kyo32, Kyo320, Absoluta - Tecnoalarm: protocol Tecnoout - Elkron: MP508TG - Aritech ATS - AVS Electronix Xtream 640 - Honeywell Galaxy Dimension - Inim - Siemens SPC Integrated management of video surveillance systems: - Mobotix Cameras - Axis Cameras - Network Cameras with MJPEG stream Integration of installations of other type such as: - Interfacing with devices with MODBUS RTU communication protocol (thermal / special plants / fire / electrical meters) as the FCC-PLANTEC, RDZ, Menerga - Integration with air conditioning systems by Sanyo - Integration with air conditioners by Mitsubishi - Gateway Function to and from MODBUS-RTU Integrated management of audio / video multi-room: - Sonos - Audio Matrix / video AMX multiroom, Autopatch, Kramer, Atlona (via serial interface) - Video walls NEC, Projectors Sanyo, LG Monitor (via serial interface) - Receivers Denon, Onkyo, Cambridge Audio (via serial or network) - Monitoring of all devices via IR remote control IR 36kHz or 52kHz Features - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design - Available in English, Italian and German
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maestro KNX at 50% against ThinKnx Pocket's 25%. ThinKnx Pocket's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Maestro KNX ships an update every 4 months, ThinKnx Pocket every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maestro KNX | ThinKnx Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CD Innovation Ltd. | LuForLu |
Customer experience
Maestro KNX
ThinKnx Pocket
In-app purchases
Maestro KNX
No in-app purchases
ThinKnx Pocket
No in-app purchases








