chayns® vs Homematic IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
chayns®
This app connects people, businesses, and organizations with a unified ID for access to various sites and functions. It offers chat, information, personal vouchers, tickets, reservations, and secure access to company server data like emails and files.
- Unified chaynsID for access
- Chat and messaging system
- Access to 150,000+ sites
- Create your own sites
- Secure server data access
- Send money and pay with ApplePay
- WatchOS and Widget support
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Lesen, finden, fragen, bestellen, bezahlen, buchen, leihen, kaufen, anmelden, öffnen, schließen... Die chayns SuperApp ist eine für alles und alle. Verbinde Dich mit Freunden und Organisationen und nutzt die Informationen, Features und digitalen Angebote von Vereinen, Unternehmen, Veranstaltern und Gastronomen in Deiner Nähe.
Homematic IP
Control your home's climate, security, lighting, and shutters with this smart home app. It offers energy savings, enhanced comfort, and automated routines. Voice control integration and secure, anonymous data handling are also provided.
- Climate control for energy savings
- Home security monitoring
- Automated lighting and dimming
- Shutter and blind control
- Customizable automation rules
- Voice control integration
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The constantly growing product range of Homematic IP includes devices for climate control, security, weather, light and shutter control applications as well as various accessory components. The climate control devices offer demand-based room-by-room control of radiators throughout the entire house, enabling users to save up to 30 % on their energy costs. And also floor heating systems can efficiently be controlled with Homematic IP products. No movement goes unnoticed with the security components. Users are informed whenever windows and doors are opened. One look at the app is enough to find out that everything is all right at home. Comfort is enhanced with switching and dimming actuators for light control as well as products for automation of shutters and blinds. All Homematic IP devices for brand switches can be easily integrated into the design of existing switch series using our adapters. For operation, a Homematic IP Access Point in connection with the Homematic IP app (no recurring costs) is required. Once installed, the system can be controlled comfortably via app, remote control or wall-mounted push-button. In addition, the combination of almost all devices and conditions of various application areas is possible. Therefore, the Homematic IP app offers pre-programmed functionalities as well as the configuration of individual automation rules. There are virtually no limits to the users’ creative leeway. Another benefit is offered by controlling the system using voice control services like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Single devices are configured by the Homematic IP cloud service, which is run exclusively on servers located in Germany and therefore complies with European and German data protection guidelines. All data stored in the Homematic IP cloud is completely anonymous. However, it does not permit any conclusion about the user’s identity and the individual usage behaviour. Furthermore, all communication between the Access Point, cloud and app is encrypted. As neither during nor after installation of the app you will need to provide private data such as name, email address or mobile phone number, your anonymity is protected 100%. Heating and climate control Homematic IP offers demand-based control of radiators room-by-room in the entire house, enabling increased living comfort and energy savings of up to 30 %. The Homematic IP Window / Door Contact detects open windows and doors and automatically turns down the heating during ventilation. Afterwards, your heating will be controlled automatically and makes the everyday life easier. Light and shade Comfortable switching and dimming of lights creates a sense of well-being in your home. Thus, a comfortable atmosphere for your TV evening is created via the app as the ceiling light is dimmed to a desired brightness level while the floor lamp is switched on. Also, the sense of security is increased with an illuminated driveway or house façade in the evening. Shutters and blinds darken rooms, create a sense of privacy and increase the security. The actuators are controlled comfortably via individual week profiles, also depending on the sunrise and sunset. Furthermore, active shutters and blinds make the home look inhabited even if you are not at home. Security and alarms In alarm mode, users are informed whenever windows and doors are opened. Motion detectors offer reliable monitoring in inside and outside areas while sirens and smoke alarms trigger an alarm in case of break-ins or fire. Just a quick glance at the app is all it takes to see that everything is as it should be at home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: chayns® at every 6 days against Homematic IP's every 6 weeks. chayns® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (97% vs 80%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
chayns® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of chayns®'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Homematic IP's.
chayns® ships an update every 6 days, Homematic IP every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | chayns® | Homematic IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (87 ratings) — better | 4.5 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobit Laboratories AG | eQ-3 AG |
Customer experience
chayns®
Homematic IP
In-app purchases
chayns®
No in-app purchases
Homematic IP
No in-app purchases









