Comparison

Insteon for Hub vs SPACE

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

Head to head
About

Insteon for Hub

Control your smart home devices remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Automate lighting, thermostats, and security sensors, and receive instant alerts for peace of mind. Access your home's configuration from any device without monthly fees.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Automated scheduling
  • Push and email alerts
  • Camera monitoring
  • Cloud-based configuration
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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The new Insteon Hub connects you to your home from any smartphone or tablet. Control Insteon light bulbs, wall switches, outlets and thermostats. Receive instant email or push notification alerts from motion and water leak sensors while you're away. Download the Insteon for Hub app, connect your Insteon Hub, select your favorite Insteon devices for your home and enjoy! The Insteon Hub works in combination with your router and smartphone or tablet to control Insteon devices in your home while you're there, when you're at work, or out of town. Easy Device Scheduling Want to turn on your bedside lamp automatically to help wake you up in the morning? How about program the porch light to turn on and off automatically with the rise and fall of the sun? No problem. Get Alerts on Your Mobile Phone or Computer Create alerts by adding water leak sensors, motion sensors, door/window sensors and more. The Insteon Hub will send push notifications and email alerts to your mobile device. The Hub also stores the status of these sensors, so you can easily check on your sensors from within the app at any time. Stay Connected to What Matters Most Wonder what triggered the motion sensor or just want to check in on the kids or your pets? Add a wireless camera and you'll see it all from your smartphone. The Insteon cameras feature pan/tilt control and night vision. Setting up this camera within the Insteon for Hub app is the easiest setup that you have ever seen! Cloud-based Service The Insteon Hub stores your homes configuration in the cloud which allows access from any number of smartphones and tablets you may own. Add another smartphone by simply downloading the app, sign in and enjoy. NO MONTHLY FEES That's right. No monthly fees to view, control and monitor your home. Other systems on the market charge hundreds of dollars a year for services that you can enjoy for free with the Insteon Hub. Easy Installation with Videos The Insteon for Hub app features video installation wizards that walk you through setup of many Insteon devices. Detailed Insteon app features: • Now supports Apple Watch for control of scenes and devices throughout your home • Simple and clear user controls • Easy to follow onscreen wizards for fast setup • Insteon Thermostat support, temp, humidity, mode, cool, heat, fan • Supports Venstar thermostat (with Insteon Adapter) • Nest thermostat support • Ability to add Insteon/Smarthome indoor and outdoor WiFi cameras • WiFi camera configuration – ability to set username, password, add/edit/delete contrast, brightness, mirror, flip image, directional control (up/down/left/right – ie “pan/tilt”) • Create a scene – single activation with multiple devices • Create rooms for organization • Add a timer for on/off/days of week • Auto-detect of geo-location of smartphone to calculate sunrise/sunset and automatic time synchronization • Receive email and push notification alerts when sensors and devices are activated • Quick status of sensors with the Check-In page • Cloud service provides access via multiple devices without reconfiguration • Works over WiFi, 4G, 3G, and EDGE • Supports hundreds of Insteon devices • Technical support and feedback email link within the app

About

SPACE

Manage and monitor your smart safe remotely from anywhere in the world. Track activity, view live camera feeds, control user access, and receive alerts for environmental changes or attempted intrusions.

Highlights
  • Remote activity tracking
  • Live camera streaming
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Temporary access sharing
  • Remote lockdown mode
  • Climate sensor monitoring
  • Two-way talk functionality
Features
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At SPACE we design and create unique products that protect and make your space secure. Set up your device and when successfully paired to your mobile, manage and stay protected to your space from anywhere in the world. Upgrade your lifestyle and revolutionize the way you protect your valuables. The Space Safe - futuristic smart safe with a touch lcd display. When connected to the app you can; - Track all ACTIVITY pertained to your device, if it's accessed successfully or unsuccessfully, and by whom. Detailed information can be viewed whenever for ultimate peace of mind. - View inside and outside CAMERA streaming remotely and never wonder who attempts to access your safe and what they touch; instead watch it live. - Be in total control of who has access to your safe with custom user PROFILES. Each user can be limited as you see fit and their activity can be monitored. - Share ACCESS among friends or family. One-time PIN codes allow guests or temporary residents to open your safe if you are not around. - Remotely enable or disable LOCKDOWN mode. When activated, the device's LCD display becomes inaccessible and the app allows you to sound the alarm if there's an intruder. If things get really bad, notify 911 from The Space App. - Built-in CLIMATE sensors detect extreme temperatures and humidity levels which are viewable on The Space App. Notifications can be enabled if the levels change past your desired user settings, keeping your valuables in the most optimal condition. - The device's exterior LIGHTS can be customized to your liking; whether you want to lower the brightness, turn it off, or just change the color, you decide, and make it yours. - Get notifications when there's any activity. With the TWO-WAY TALK, you can instantly listen to what's happening and talk to anyone who is there. - Customize all of your individual settings and NOTIFICATIONS within the app. All features require a working internet connection via WiFi to connect the device to the app.

Screenshots

Insteon for Hub4 screens
SPACE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPACE at 100% against Insteon for Hub's 21%. SPACE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Insteon for Hub's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SPACE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insteon for Hub has 262 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Insteon for Hub's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPACE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insteon for Hub ships an update every 2 months, SPACE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Insteon for Hub versus SPACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsteon for HubSPACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (262 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings262 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsteon TechnologiesOh Baby LLC

Customer experience

Insteon for Hub

All ratings261 ratings
Positive20.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative69.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative68.5%

SPACE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Insteon for Hub

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to Insteon hub
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect device status and controls
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Advanced scheduling options
  • Compatibility with more smart home devices
  • Improved app design and user experience
  • Seamless integration with voice assistants

SPACE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Insteon for Hub

No in-app purchases

None

SPACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insteon for Hub free?
Insteon for Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPACE free?
SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Insteon for Hub or SPACE?
SPACE is rated higher. Insteon for Hub averages 2.1 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while SPACE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Insteon for Hub or SPACE have ads?
Neither Insteon for Hub nor SPACE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insteon for Hub or SPACE?
Insteon for Hub ships an update every 2 months, and SPACE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Insteon for Hub was updated on October 21, 2026 and SPACE on October 30, 2026.

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