GLOWRIUM vs HomiQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLOWRIUM
Control smart lighting devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Customize colors, set scenes, and simulate natural light changes throughout the day. Requires iOS 13.0+ and specific Bluetooth/Wi-Fi versions.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi control
- Intelligent multi-area control
- Spectrum setting and automatic operation
- Independent color channel customization
- Multi-scene preset lighting
- Phased ecological simulation
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Smarter Plant Assistant Starts with Better Light. GLOWRIUM APP is newly upgraded to deliver a smarter and more convenient lighting experience for indoor plants and modern homes. By connecting with GLOWRIUM smart grow lights, you can easily control brightness, timer schedules, Circadian Mode (Sunrise and Sunset mode), and multiple plant lighting types to create a better light environment for every plant. With the upgraded Plant Assistant feature, GLOWRIUM APP provides lighting suggestions and plant care references based on plant type, helping you care for indoor plants in a smarter and more scientific way. From a single plant to an entire room, and from daily routines to everyday well-being, GLOWRIUM APP brings smart lighting naturally into your life. GLOWRIUM—Where Innovation and Quality Shine.
HomiQ
This app provides HD live video streaming and two-way audio for home monitoring. It offers AI-powered detection for people, vehicles, and motion, along with cloud storage for event snapshots and playback. Secure user sharing and U.S.-based privacy standards are also included.
- Live HD video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- AI-powered event detection
- Cloud event snapshots and playback
- Secure user sharing with permissions
- U.S.-based security and privacy
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Welcome to HomiQ: Smart Security for Every Moment You Love HomiQ goes beyond basic monitoring with a complete toolkit for smarter protection. Get HD live video, two-way talk, and instant event snapshots for full visibility into your home. For enhanced control, the HomiQ Smart+ unlocks advanced AI detection, cloud backup, and smart sharing to keep your loved ones safe—anytime, anywhere. Core Features: Live HD Video Streaming: Watch your home in real-time with high-definition clarity and wide-angle coverage. Two-Way Audio: Hear what’s happening and speak through your camera to stay connected and in control. AI-Powered Detection (Smart+): Our intelligent system identifies and tags people, vehicles, animals, and motion events—sending you only what matters. Event Snapshots & Playback: See what happened at a glance with captured snapshots and video clips stored in the cloud (30-day history with Smart+). User Sharing with Permission Control: Let family members or trusted users access your devices securely. U.S.-Based Security & Privacy: Developed in the USA, HomiQ keeps your data secure and private—hosted with top-tier protection standards. Why HomiQ? With HomiQ, you don’t just monitor—you protect what truly matters. Start with core features for daily peace of mind and upgrade to Smart+ for advanced insights and smarter alerts. Support: Our dedicated HomiQ support team is here to help with any questions about the app or the Smart+. Contact us anytime through the app for fast, friendly assistance. Download HomiQ today. Start with our essential features and explore the Smart+ for advanced AI-powered protection and insights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomiQ at 4.6 against GLOWRIUM's 2.4. HomiQ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (676 vs 35). GLOWRIUM's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomiQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomiQ has 676 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of GLOWRIUM's written reviews are positive against 13% of HomiQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
GLOWRIUM ships an update every 2 months, HomiQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLOWRIUM | HomiQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (35 ratings) | 4.6 (676 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 676 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xingyang Hicent Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Golden Vision Technology Development Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
GLOWRIUM
HomiQ
In-app purchases
GLOWRIUM
No in-app purchases
HomiQ
No in-app purchases
