Comparison

ThinKnx vs i3 lite

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

Head to head
About

ThinKnx

Features
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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 iPad. 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 filters. - 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-PLANTHERM, 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

About

i3 lite

Control your smart home devices, including security, climate, lighting, and audio/video systems. Projects are created by installers and easily shared with customers via the cloud, with updates managed through the same platform.

Highlights
  • Smart home device control
  • Video surveillance and security
  • Climate and lighting management
  • Audio/video equipment control
  • Intercom functionality
  • Installer-created projects
  • Cloud-based project sharing and updates
Features
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i3 lite is an app to control Smart home and Internet of Things devices. i3 lite enables control of: video surveillance and security ventilation, conditioning and heating lighting, blinds and shutters audio/video equipment intercom Spheres of use: Houses, apartments, home cinemas Hotels (room control) Offices Control projects are made by installers and electricians. The main principle of i3 lite work is Scan&Go. Control interfaces are made fast and easily without programming. When a project is ready, it is saved in iRidium cloud and given to the customer. Further updates are done via cloud. Supported brands: KNX HDL buspro HDL wireless Full list of supported equipment https://iridi.com/store/ Attention: After installation the app works in the demo mode. It will not control your house or office at once. If you want to control your house or office and you are an end-user, get in touch with an installer from the list of iRidium Certified Specialists. https://iridi.com/find-a-dealer// If you are an installer or an electrician, register at iRidium mobile web-site https://iridi.com/signup/ and start making your own control projects. Learn more at https://iridi.com/lite/

Screenshots

i3 lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: i3 lite at 3 against ThinKnx's 1. ThinKnx's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinKnx ships an update every 2 months, i3 lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinKnx versus i3 lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinKnxi3 lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuForLuiRidium Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ThinKnx

No in-app purchases

None

i3 lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinKnx free?
ThinKnx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is i3 lite free?
i3 lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinKnx or i3 lite have ads?
Neither ThinKnx nor i3 lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinKnx or i3 lite?
ThinKnx ships an update every 2 months, and i3 lite every 3 months. Most recently, ThinKnx was updated on October 2, 2026 and i3 lite on September 29, 2026.

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