Comparison

Loopin vs HomeLights for HomeKit

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

Head to head
About

Loopin

Features
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LooPin' is simply a cooler word for donating. Each item that is donated - or LooPed - will be sold in a second-hand store where the profit will be used to help those in need. Your old sofa can actually make a difference.

About

HomeLights for HomeKit

Effortlessly manage your HomeKit lights with this app. It offers unified control for rooms and individual bulbs, plus unique smart room detection that automatically opens controls for your current location. Enjoy quick access via widgets, Live Activities, and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Unified brightness and color control
  • Smart room detection
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island control
  • HomeScreen & LockScreen widgets
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Apple Shortcuts actions
Features
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HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single bulb or an entire room, achieve the perfect ambiance effortlessly. Finding the right room in a list can be tedious, so HomeLights includes a unique Smart Room Detection feature. This exclusive feature not only automatically opens the remote of your current room but also enables Widgets & Live Activities to dynamically display the current room! KEY FEATURES: - Unified Brightness & Color Control: Seamlessly adjust the brightness, color, and temperature of all bulbs in a room simultaneously, or fine-tune individual bulbs to your preference. - Smart Room Detection: Utilizing Bluetooth, HomeLights automatically detects the room you're in and provides immediate control for this room as soon as you open the app. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Enjoy fast and convenient control of your current room right from your Dynamic Island (on supported devices). For other devices, Live Activities brings similar quick control from the Lock Screen. - HomeScreen & LockScreen Widgets: Use our interactive widgets for immediate access to your room's lighting controls. Set it up using Room Detection for dynamic room display, or lock it to a specific room of your choice. - Apple Watch Companion App: Control your lights directly from your wrist! With our Apple Watch app, lighting adjustments are just a tap away. - Apple Shortcuts Actions: Enhance your automations with HomeLights actions to easily control your rooms. We are also including a special "Get current room" action, which takes advantage of the Room Detection feature. Build shortcuts that adapt to your location and create personalized, efficient routines. Start with our base version, offering control over two of your preferred rooms. For those seeking for more, the Premium upgrade provides limitless room control, exclusive Room Detection and Apple Watch access. Light up your space with precision. Download HomeLights for HomeKit today and enjoy the ease of smart lighting adjustments! Privacy Policy: https://homelights.anthopak.dev/privacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loopin4 screens
HomeLights for HomeKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopin at none against HomeLights for HomeKit's 4. Loopin also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support 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. HomeLights for HomeKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Loopin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loopin versus HomeLights for HomeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopinHomeLights for HomeKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperpinDeliver ABAnthonin Cocagne

Bugs and requests

Loopin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HomeLights for HomeKit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Free version limits functionality
  • Some features locked behind paywall
  • Apple Watch app not interactive
  • Device identification uses obscure model numbers

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve Apple Watch companion app interactivity
  • Integrate better with Live Activity on Apple Watch
  • Support for devices other than lights (cameras, thermostats)
  • Reorder main screen items
  • Add favorite devices/rooms
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  • Improve device identification for obscure models

In-app purchases

None

Loopin

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HomeLights for HomeKit

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$17.90

Questions

Is Loopin free?
Loopin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeLights for HomeKit free?
HomeLights for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loopin or HomeLights for HomeKit have ads?
Neither Loopin nor HomeLights for HomeKit shows ads.

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