Comparison

Bv Assistant vs Homa

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

Head to head
About

Bv Assistant

Manage your servers remotely with this app, offering control over websites, databases, FTP, and files. Monitor server status, execute terminal commands, and view logs. It's designed for convenient server administration on the go.

Highlights
  • Remote server status monitoring
  • Website, FTP, and database management
  • Built-in file editor and manager
  • Terminal command execution
  • Application start/stop/restart
  • Server resource monitoring
  • Log viewing and scheduled task management
Features
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Bv Assistant is an app developed using the API provided by the Baota Linux Panel, allowing users to manage servers anytime and anywhere. With this app, you can view the operation status of one or more servers, manage websites, FTP, databases, and files. It includes a built-in file editor for modifying website files. · Terminal Execute terminal commands. · Website Management Create and manage websites through the app, easily complete various configurations. · FTP Management Create, edit, and manage FTP through the app. · Database Management Create databases with one click, set up backups and restores with one click. · Application Management View installed applications on the server, such as Apache, Nginx, MySQL, FTP, etc., and perform start, stop, and restart operations. · File Management A convenient and efficient file manager that supports packing, unpacking, and file editing/viewing. · Monitoring Select date and time ranges to view server resource usage, load details, CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network conditions. · Logs View panel operation logs, running logs, scheduled task logs, website operation logs, website running logs, and website error logs. · Scheduled Tasks View scheduled task statuses, execute/disable scheduled tasks, and add new tasks.

About

Homa

Features
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Homa brings your own servers into one workspace on iPhone and iPad. Connect over SSH to check system health, use a terminal, manage Docker, and work with remote files, network services, and development tools. SERVERS AND TERMINAL • Connect with a password or SSH key, save multiple servers, and keep multiple Shell sessions. • Monitor CPU, memory, disks, network activity, and processes. Arrange and resize cards on a customizable dashboard. • Browse, upload, download, and edit files with SFTP. Use SSH port forwarding to reach services on your servers. DOCKER AND SERVICES • Inspect containers, images, and Compose projects. Review resource usage and logs, run common container actions, and open a terminal in a running container. • Open web apps mapped from container ports and keep services from multiple servers on one dashboard. REMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING • Connect to a Codex or Claude Code runtime that you configure on your own server. View remote agent sessions and continue conversations. You provide and configure the remote runtime. • Connect to your authorized Tailscale network from within Homa. • Connect plugins to your own qBittorrent, Transmission, and New API services to view or manage supported content. • An optional AI command assistant proposes Shell commands for review before execution. Homa does not provide servers, a VPN network, or third-party AI accounts. Some advanced features require Homa Pro, available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase. You are responsible for third-party service and network costs. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bv Assistant4 screens
Homa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Homa at none against Bv Assistant's shown. Bv Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bv Assistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Homa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bv Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, Homa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bv Assistant versus Homa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBv AssistantHoma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥利 管正 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bv Assistant

One-time1
  • 正式版$14.99
3 purchases

Homa

Subscriptions2
  • Homa Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Homa Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Homa Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Bv Assistant free?
Bv Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homa free?
Homa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bv Assistant or Homa have ads?
Bv Assistant shows ads; Homa does not.
Which is updated more often, Bv Assistant or Homa?
Bv Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and Homa every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bv Assistant was updated on October 19, 2026 and Homa on October 14, 2026.

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