Basis Home vs ArchiPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Basis Home
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Isn't it crazy how we know more about what's happening on Mars than what's happening with our energy bills? It seems like weβre always in the dark about the very thing that lights up our homes. The usual routine? Get the bill, maybe grumble, pay it, and repeat. Well, Basis is here to change all that. The Basis Home app connects to your Basis smart panel and delivers a fully personalised energy experience right to your phone. There's so much you can do with the Basis Home app! Set up routines to use energy when it's cheapest, control connected devices from anywhere (like switching off the oven if you forget about your focaccia before you leave the house!), and action simple changes that actually make a difference. All these small things add up to big savings β over $1,000 per year, to be more specific. Plus, you'll have that ultimate peace of mind knowing your home's electrical health is always in check. Itβs like having a personal energy assistant right in your pocket! If you want to know more, here's an amuse-bouche of what you can do with the Basis Home app: - Ultimate peace of mind: Keep an eye on your home's electrical health and get instant alerts for any issues so you can nip potential hazards right in the bud. - Control from anywhere: You can manage individual circuits with just a few taps, whether at home or out and about. - Set and forget routines: Create schedules and timers for your appliances to make sure theyβre using energy efficiently, and youβre saving money. - Insights that make a difference: Find out which energy plan is best for you, track down energy-sucking devices, discover optimal times for appliance use, and more! - Go green: Make the most of your renewable energy setups and do your part for the planet - Forever getting better: Keep unleashing the power of your switchboard with every feature release.
ArchiPro
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ArchiPro's Home Design Evening 2026 connects homeowners who are planning to build architectural homes with industry professionals and product suppliers. The evening is about inspiration, networking, new projects and partnerships in the homeowner, design and architecture community. Use this app to access your ticket, view detailed information about the evening, speakers and exhibitors. Find the professionals you want to meet and save them against your building project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ArchiPro at 15.1 against Basis Home's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basis Home ships an update every 9 days, ArchiPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basis Home | ArchiPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Basis NZ Limited | ARCHIPRO LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Basis Home
No in-app purchases
ArchiPro
No in-app purchases





