Comparison

ThinKnx Pocket vs KNX V2

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

Head to head
About

ThinKnx Pocket

Manage your home automation systems directly from your iPhone. Control lights, climate, security, and more across multiple buildings with a fast and intuitive interface. Supports various smart home protocols like KNX, Z-Wave, and Modbus.

Highlights
  • Manage KNX, Z-Wave, Modbus systems
  • Control lights, climate, and security
  • Supports multiple buildings
  • Create custom scenarios
  • Integrated video surveillance management
  • Intuitive and attractive design
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 iPhone. 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 filter. - 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-PLANTEC, 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

KNX V2

Features
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With the updated Feller KNX app, lighting, blinds, climate control, and other functions can be conveniently operated via smartphone or tablet. Thanks to the new, intuitive design and customizable optionsβ€”such as renaming functions or choosing symbolsβ€”the app offers flexible usability. Switching between favorites, rooms, scenes, and automations ensures quick and easy navigation. In residential settings, the KNX app serves as a remote control for managing functions in individual rooms or entire sections of a building. In offices, meeting rooms, or training spaces, the new KNX app can be used in combination with a tablet for convenient control during presentations. Your benefits: β€’ Presence simulation deters burglars before they act. β€’ The timer function allows time-based control of devices. β€’ With the smart button function, KNX switches can trigger app scenes. β€’ Supports user rights management as defined by the system integrator, allowing different permissions for individual users. β€’ Integration of the Solar Manager widget is possible. β€’ Data export and import functionality. β€’ Switch between different installations via the menu (e.g., apartment / holiday home). β€’ Live visualization provides real-time overview of window states, room temperatures, and operating modes. For more information about the KNX app or the KNX/App Interface V2, please contact your electrical installer or visit our website at feller.ch/knx. Note: This app is compatible with the KNX/App Interface V2, article number: 36141-00.REG.

Screenshots

ThinKnx Pocket4 screens
KNX V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThinKnx Pocket at every 6 weeks against KNX V2's every 4 months. ThinKnx Pocket also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinKnx Pocket ships an update every 6 weeks, KNX V2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ThinKnx Pocket versus KNX V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinKnx PocketKNX V2
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuForLuFeller AG

In-app purchases

None

ThinKnx Pocket

No in-app purchases

None

KNX V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinKnx Pocket free?
ThinKnx Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KNX V2 free?
KNX V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinKnx Pocket or KNX V2 have ads?
Neither ThinKnx Pocket nor KNX V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinKnx Pocket or KNX V2?
ThinKnx Pocket ships an update every 6 weeks, and KNX V2 every 4 months. Most recently, ThinKnx Pocket was updated on October 10, 2026 and KNX V2 on October 12, 2026.

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