Comparison

mySmartWindow vs Home IQ

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

Head to head
About

mySmartWindow

Features
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Thanks to IoT technology we can control sensors and actuators of the mySmartWindow devices, as well as know informative alerts associated with the well-being, energy efficiency and safety of your home. The app mySmartWindow has been designed to get the most out of your windows with Iot Fenster technology. Control the ventilation of your windows from anywhere in the world, opening and closing the sash, positioning the motorized blind in the desired place, are some of the functions that mySmartWindow can do for you.

About

Home IQ

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The companion app for all Home IQ compatible Matter Bridges, available in various versions, is designed to provide users with an easy and efficient way to manage and monitor their smart home. With the app, you can integrate Matter Bridges into your home network and configure devices supported by the respective bridge. You can then control and automate these devices directly through the app. This simple yet convenient application allows the integration of various devices and systems into a single central interface, making it easier to control and monitor them. The application is intuitive and user-friendly, meaning that even those who are not technically savvy can easily set up and use their smart home devices. It offers various features such as task automation, event scheduling, and remote access, ensuring that your home is always under control, no matter where you are. As a special feature, the app allows you to connect the Matter Bridge, including all devices connected to it, into major Matter Smart Home ecosystems from Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, etc., enabling you to combine them with the entire Matter world. For example, with this application, you can set the lights to turn on automatically at sunset or the heating to activate when the temperature drops below a certain level. All of this contributes to greater convenience and efficiency in your daily life. Features: - Integration of Home IQ Matter Bridges into your home network - Easy learning and control of compatible devices (independent of Matter) - Creation of device groups and scenes - Creation of automations (astro events, time switching, sensor states) - Pairing/integration of Matter Bridges and all connected devices into Matter platforms from Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, etc. - Modern design with simple and intuitive controls Requirements: The basic equipment needed to use this app is the Home IQ Matter Bridge and compatible devices/components. Depending on the version of the Matter Bridge used, various wireless components are supported.

Screenshots

mySmartWindow4 screens
Home IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mySmartWindow at every 5 weeks against Home IQ's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySmartWindow ships an update every 5 weeks, Home IQ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
mySmartWindow versus Home IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySmartWindowHome IQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks โ€” betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size392 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIoT Fenster, SLL&G Electric s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

mySmartWindow

No in-app purchases

None

Home IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mySmartWindow free?
mySmartWindow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home IQ free?
Home IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mySmartWindow or Home IQ have ads?
Neither mySmartWindow nor Home IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySmartWindow or Home IQ?
mySmartWindow ships an update every 5 weeks, and Home IQ every 10 months. Most recently, mySmartWindow was updated on October 27, 2026 and Home IQ on October 25, 2026.

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