# tado° vs Somfy Protect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Somfy Protect at none against tado°'s 12. Somfy Protect also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). tado°'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (779 vs 210). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tado° sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Somfy Protect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for tado° against 4.5 for Somfy Protect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 779 and 210 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of tado°'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Somfy Protect's.

tado° ships an update weekly, Somfy Protect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tado° | Somfy Protect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (779 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tado/id574418486/reviews)** | [4.5 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somfy-protect/id969984667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **779** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tado°](https://appshunter.io/developer/574418629) | [Somfy Protect by Myfox](https://appshunter.io/developer/589586249) |

## What reviewers say

### tado°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tado/id574418486)

This app allows you to remotely control your home's heating, air conditioning, and heat pumps. It helps reduce energy consumption and costs through intuitive control and insights into your usage patterns.

**Highlights:** Remote heating and AC control, Energy usage insights, Energy-saving tips, Automated climate control, Matter and Thread compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $3.99 | per month |
| Balance AC - Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Assist / Auto-Assist | $29.99 | per year |
| Balance for Heat Pumps | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient heating control
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- 👍 Useful scheduling and automation features
- 👍 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems with smart radiator valves
- 👎 Overly aggressive upselling of subscription features
- 👎 Unreliable open window detection
- 👎 Lack of flexibility in temperature control

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Syncing issues between app and hardware
- Incorrect temperature readings from smart radiator valves
- Inability to add/assign rooms in the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and apply scheduling templates
- Improved Siri/HomeKit integration
- Option to disable subscription upselling
- More granular temperature control
- Better battery life indicators


### Somfy Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somfy-protect/id969984667)

Control and monitor your home security with connected alarms, cameras, and videophones. Receive real-time alerts, view live camera feeds, and manage access remotely. Integrate with voice assistants for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm control, Live camera monitoring, Motion detection alerts, Event history access, Smart notifications, Remote door/gate opening, Voice assistant integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy installation and setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system with good coverage
- 📱 Well-designed mobile app
- 💡 Flexible and expandable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔌 Connection drops and disconnections
- 📹 Video feed often fails to load
- 🔋 Rapid battery drain on key fobs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video feed displays black screen
- Cannot record or playback videos
- Alarm banner overlay blocks video feed
- App freezes repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Multi-installation support for Apple CarPlay
- Ability to disable specific detectors/sirens without deletion
- Custom alarm mode programming
- Selective notification settings
- Silent night mode activation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tado° free?

tado° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Somfy Protect free?

Somfy Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tado° or Somfy Protect?

tado° is rated higher. tado° averages 4.5 out of 5 from 779 ratings, while Somfy Protect averages 4.5 from 210 ratings.

### Do tado° or Somfy Protect have ads?

Neither tado° nor Somfy Protect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tado° or Somfy Protect?

tado° ships an update weekly, and Somfy Protect every 6 weeks. Most recently, tado° was updated on October 21, 2026 and Somfy Protect on October 22, 2026.

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