Comparison

IKON vs Thinknx Trend

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

Head to head
About

IKON

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The new app by Domotica Labs gives you the complete control of your building automation system based on KNX protocol directly from your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The application is a client installed on your device and communicate on the wi-fi and 3G networks with the supervision controller Ikon Server by Domotica Labs. The user interface, entirely developed by Domotica Labs, let you an easy and fast access to all the functions of your building, lightning control, HVAC, irrigation, energy management, audio/video systems and much more. No configuration is necessary! You just need to check the presence in your building a KNX automation system, the world standard for home and building automation, and an Ikon Server, the web server by Domotica Labs. Than you launch the application and scan of your LAN. Once your connection is detected you can automatically import the project of your building and start to command your devices (lights, thermostats, pumps, etc...). The app is compatible with all Ikon Server versions. Applications - Residential - Offices - Commercial Buildings - Industrial Buildings Functionality - Lights (On / Off, dimmer, DALI, RGB, DMX) - Shutters - HVAC (Heating / Cooling) - Irrigation - Scenes - Energy management - Security - Audio/Video Systems

About

Thinknx Trend

Features
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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - 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 Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)

Screenshots

IKON4 screens
Thinknx Trend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IKON at every 6 months against Thinknx Trend's every 16 months. IKON also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IKON ships an update every 6 months, Thinknx Trend every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
IKON versus Thinknx Trend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIKONThinknx Trend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months โ€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEkinex spaLuForLu

In-app purchases

None

IKON

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknx Trend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IKON free?
IKON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknx Trend free?
Thinknx Trend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IKON or Thinknx Trend have ads?
Neither IKON nor Thinknx Trend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IKON or Thinknx Trend?
IKON ships an update every 6 months, and Thinknx Trend every 16 months. Most recently, IKON was updated on October 9, 2026 and Thinknx Trend on October 11, 2026.

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