HOOBS vs Ballu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
Ballu
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Ballu : Innovative Energy of Comfort 1.Whole-Home Control Hub – Remotely manage devices and one-tap comfort activation. 2.Multi-Device Synergy – Seamlessly integrates Ballu smart products and cross-brand devices. 3.Energy-Saving Scheduler – Customize timers to match your daily routines. 4.Family Comfort Circle – Share device access instantly and sync preferences in real-time. 5.Zero-Lag Response – Dual-mode Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, immune to network disruptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOOBS at every 5 days against Ballu's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HOOBS ships an update every 5 days, Ballu every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOOBS | Ballu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOOBS Inc | Guangdong BIG Climatic Manufacture Co., LTD |
In-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
Ballu
No in-app purchases
