Luxafor CO2 vs OpenHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Luxafor CO2
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The Luxafor CO2 Dongle app allows you to monitor your environment and gather data about the air quality over time. So you can track your CO2 levels, air temperature, and humidity remotely. If you want to share your date data with friends, family members or teammates, just send an invite to allow them access data instantly. Also, you can customize each Luxafor CO2 Dongle's name and description to manage Dongle data flows and locations.
OpenHome
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OpenHome is a voice AI speaker you actually own. This companion app handles setup and gives you full control over your DevKit. Setup your DevKit in minutes Scan for nearby OpenHome devices over Bluetooth. Connect your DevKit to WiFi with real-time signal strength indicators. Audio confirmations let you know each step succeeded. Sign in with Google to link your OpenHome account and sync your API key to the device automatically. Control your device Switch between Personalities you've built on app.openhome.com. Adjust speaker volume. Update WiFi credentials when you move locations. Restart your agent without touching the hardware. Built for tinkerers and developers OpenHome is open-source voice AI infrastructure. Bring your own speech providers. Build custom Abilities that call APIs, control IoT devices, or run multi-step workflows. This app is your remote control for hardware you own and software you configure. What you need An OpenHome DevKit (Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or better running OpenHome OS), a Bluetooth speaker, a USB microphone, and an OpenHome account at app.openhome.com. Questions? Contact support@openhome.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenHome at every 9 days against Luxafor CO2's every 2 months. Luxafor CO2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luxafor CO2 ships an update every 2 months, OpenHome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luxafor CO2 | OpenHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greynut LTD | OpenHome Technologies Inc. |
In-app purchases
Luxafor CO2
No in-app purchases
OpenHome
No in-app purchases









