ThinKnx vs i3 KNX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ThinKnx
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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
i3 KNX
Control your KNX smart home, office, or hotel automation system from a single interface. Integrate cameras, intercoms, and multimedia for comprehensive management. Create timers, schedules, and utilize voice control for seamless automation.
- KNX system integration
- Camera and intercom integration
- Timer and schedule creation
- Voice control capabilities
- Secure remote access
- Fast project setup
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i3 KNX is an app to control KNX Home Server, a home automation server, that controls smart home, office and hotel or another automation object based on KNX system. i3 KNX allows to integrate control of KNX professional automation systems cameras, SIP intercoms and multimedia in one app and one interface. Main capabilities of KNX Home Server: 1. Integration with KNX. 2. Fast project creation. 3. Secure remote control. 4. Integration with cameras, intercom. 5. Creating timers and schedules. 6. Voice control. We'll gladly answer your questions, if you send them to support@iridiummobile.ru
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: i3 KNX 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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinKnx | i3 KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 11.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LuForLu | iRidium Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ThinKnx
No in-app purchases
i3 KNX
No in-app purchases








