Comparison

FIBARO for iPhone vs HOOBS

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

Head to head
About

FIBARO for iPhone

Control your smart home devices remotely with this comprehensive building management application. Manage lighting, temperature, security, and monitor power consumption. Features include voice and gesture control, push notifications, and multi-language support.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • GPS tracking
  • Voice control (English, Polish)
  • Gesture control
  • Push notifications
  • Lighting, temperature, security management
  • Power consumption display
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Native Application designed for FIBARO® System. This Application is the most modern, easiest and user friendly software used to control (also remotely) Your house electric devices connected to the FIBARO® System. It is complete BMS application. Application designed for FIBARO Home Center 2. Features: - GPS tracking - LiLi ( voice control – in English and Polish – next languages available soon) - Gesture control the whole house from the main application screen - Push notification - Lighting/ temperature/ humidity/ security system control - Multi- language - Possibility to change icons for devices and rooms - Possibility to display current power consumption And many more… FIBARO System converts any home or apartment into a smart one, increasing both comfort and security. It was designed from scratch by Fibar Group’s engineers to enable intelligent building management. The System is based on the Z-Wave wireless standard and is able to control the majority of electrical devices and appliances in the home. Thanks to FIBARO a smart home can be controlled from anywhere in the world via user-friendly interfaces for devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets. The System operates autonomously, based on information received from sensors and via GPS. The FIBARO System is installed on existing electrical system without a need to modify the building structure. Requires HC version 3.559+ "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Using the application to preview the camera image can consume a large amount of cellular data - use WiFi if available. MORE INFO: www.fibaro.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FIBARO for iPhone4 screens
HOOBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FIBARO for iPhone at 3.0 against HOOBS's 1.2. FIBARO for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). HOOBS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

FIBARO for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of FIBARO for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIBARO for iPhone ships an update every 6 weeks, HOOBS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FIBARO for iPhone versus HOOBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIBARO for iPhoneHOOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (24 ratings) — better1.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2425 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice - Polska Sp. z o.o.HOOBS Inc

Customer experience

FIBARO for iPhone

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative63.5%

HOOBS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative95.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

FIBARO for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

HOOBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIBARO for iPhone free?
FIBARO for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOOBS free?
HOOBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FIBARO for iPhone or HOOBS?
FIBARO for iPhone is rated higher. FIBARO for iPhone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while HOOBS averages 1.2 from 25 ratings.
Do FIBARO for iPhone or HOOBS have ads?
Neither FIBARO for iPhone nor HOOBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FIBARO for iPhone or HOOBS?
FIBARO for iPhone ships an update every 6 weeks, and HOOBS every 5 days. Most recently, FIBARO for iPhone was updated on June 9, 2026 and HOOBS on September 29, 2026.

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