Comparison

Maestro KNX vs KNX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control for home systems
  • Supports KNX, IP, Infra-red, and more
  • Fast internet connectivity
  • Multiple client support
  • Password-protected and secured communication
Features
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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

About

KNX

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a comprehensive remote control for your home or office building functions. Easily manage lights, shutters, climate, and more with an intuitive interface. Personalize settings like function names and symbols for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive operating concept
  • Scene call via widget
  • Rapid navigation
  • Personalized settings
  • Freely definable scenes
  • Intelligent self-configuration
  • Remote control in WiFi networks
Features
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Note: This app can only be used in conjunction with the discontinued KNX/App interface V1. The app will remain available for approximately 2 more years. ***The modern type of remote control*** The innovative Feller KNX app turns smartphones and tablets into a remote control for all building functions. Thanks to its clear and easy to understand intuitive operating concept, lights, shutters, climate and much more can be controlled very simply. The user can adapt the KNX app to their individual needs, for example, rename functions or assign appropriate symbols etc. Fast navigation is guaranteed by favorites, function groups and rooms. ***Purpose*** The KNX app is used as a remote control in homes and to control functions in individual rooms or whole parts of the building. In offices, meeting rooms or training rooms, the new KNX app can be used to conveniently control presentations when combined with a tablet. In hotels, guests can, for example, control the functions in their hotel room using their own mobile device. ***App features*** • Easy, intuitive KNX app operating concept • Scene call via widget • Rapid navigation through favourites, rooms or functions • Saves time through personal settings, such as function names, symbols, order • Saves costs thanks to freely definable scenes • Saves costs thanks to intelligent self-configuration when you first start up the KNX app. • Remote control in WiFi networks (remote access in planning) • Demo version, runs without the KNX/app interface ***Hardware features*** • Simple product concept • KNX/app interface to connect app to LAN and KNX • Fast configuration within ETS4 (no plug-in!) • 12 rooms can be configured with 12 functions each • Does not require much space in the control cabinet 2TE • Supports a max. of 5 access at the same time • 5 different user rights • chargeable, available from your electrican, E-No 405 831 000 ***Operating systems*** • iOS 8 and higher ***Formats*** • iPhone / iPod Touch: portrait • iPad: portrait and landscape ***More Informations*** • http://www.feller.ch/Produktangebot/Gebaeudeautomation/Gebaeudeautomation-KNX • http://clixx.feller.ch/download/index.php?menueidLev1=279&menueidLev2=327

Screenshots

Maestro KNX4 screens
KNX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KNX at 5.0 against Maestro KNX's 1.3. Maestro KNX's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KNX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maestro KNX has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maestro KNX ships an update every 4 months, KNX every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maestro KNX versus KNX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaestro KNXKNX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCD Innovation Ltd.Feller AG

Customer experience

Maestro KNX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

KNX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maestro KNX

No in-app purchases

None

KNX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maestro KNX free?
Maestro KNX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KNX free?
KNX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maestro KNX or KNX?
KNX is rated higher. Maestro KNX averages 1.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while KNX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Maestro KNX or KNX have ads?
Neither Maestro KNX nor KNX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maestro KNX or KNX?
Maestro KNX ships an update every 4 months, and KNX every 9 months. Most recently, Maestro KNX was updated on September 11, 2026 and KNX on June 24, 2026.

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