Comparison

HOOBS vs HomeHub Max

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

HomeHub Max

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HomeHub Max is a smart home management app designed to keep things simple and organized. The free version allows you to manage one house, control a single device with on/off functions, and create device groups. You can browse through rooms, devices, and scenes, as well as add or remove rooms and houses, with your favorite devices easily accessible. The premium version unlocks unlimited homes, devices, and groups, and offers advanced controls like a brightness slider and color selection for smart bulbs. It also enables creating and managing scenes, automations such as timers and schedules, and provides access to more advanced device features. Overall, HomeHub Max makes home automation easy and flexible for every user. The app offers auto-renewing subscriptions Weekly $4.99, Monthly $12.99, Yearly $39.99 and a one-time Lifetime purchase for $59.99. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrs0956o5ROJXAWILVD0QbrUdOBPf6OjdfjGWpWHwT8/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

HOOBS4 screens
HomeHub Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOOBS at none against HomeHub Max's 5. HOOBS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. HomeHub Max sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HOOBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HOOBS versus HomeHub Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOOBSHomeHub Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOOBS IncSUPERIOR CLEANING LLC

In-app purchases

None

HOOBS

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

HomeHub Max

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is HOOBS free?
HOOBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeHub Max free?
HomeHub Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HOOBS or HomeHub Max have ads?
Neither HOOBS nor HomeHub Max shows ads.

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