Comparison

Insteon for Hub vs Noahs

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

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Noahs

Features
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"Noahs Wash & Dry" Appliction เครื่องซักผ้าหยอดเหรียญ ในระบบใหม่ออนไลน์ผ่าน Application ปลอดภัยและรวดเร็วด้วยฟังก์ชั่นรูปแบบการทำงานดังนี้ สำหรับผู้ใช้งาน - เครื่องซักระบบอุตสาหกรรม ทันสมัย สะอาด รวดเร็ว สามารถเลือกโปรแกรมการทำงานได้ - ใช้เหรียญหรือใช้จ่ายผ่าน Application ในการใช้งานเครื่องซักผ้าได้ - ตรวจสอบเวลาในการซักได้ - มีการแจ้งเตือนเมื่อซักเสร็จ - ตรวจสอบสถานะเครื่อง ว่าง/ไม่ว่าง ผ่าน Application ทันที - มีระบบราคา โปรโมชั่นตามช่วงเวลา - สามารถตรวจสอบพื้นที่ให้บริการผ่าน Application ได้ http://www.chadalaundry.com

Screenshots

Insteon for Hub4 screens
Noahs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Insteon for Hub at 9.0 against Noahs's 12.0. 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

Insteon for Hub ships an update every 2 months, Noahs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Insteon for Hub versus Noahs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsteon for HubNoahs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInsteon TechnologiesKavin Nitasnajarukul

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

Noahs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Insteon for Hub

No in-app purchases

None

Noahs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insteon for Hub free?
Insteon for Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noahs free?
Noahs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insteon for Hub or Noahs have ads?
Neither Insteon for Hub nor Noahs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insteon for Hub or Noahs?
Insteon for Hub ships an update every 2 months, and Noahs monthly. Most recently, Insteon for Hub was updated on October 21, 2026 and Noahs on October 27, 2026.

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