Comparison

Zimi Pro vs Benson

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

Head to head
About

Zimi Pro

Effortlessly manage all your smart home devices from a single, intuitive application. Automate schedules, set timers, and monitor energy usage to create a more convenient and efficient living space, accessible from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Seamless control of Zimi devices
  • Automatic scheduling
  • Auto-off timers
  • Device customization
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Secure remote access
Features
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Transform your space into a smart space with Zimi - the intuitive app that puts complete control of all your devices right at your fingertips. Control your lights, fans, appliances, and power points effortlessly from anywhere. Whether you're there or away, Zimi gives you the freedom to manage your smart devices exactly how you want - through the app or traditional switches. Key Features: - Seamless control of all your Zimi devices. - Automatic schedules for lights and appliances to match your lifestyle. - Auto-off timers for energy savings and peace of mind. - Customise your devices to suit your space. - Monitor and manage energy usage and save on power bills. - Secure remote access from anywhere. Download Zimi today and take control of your smarter living.

About

Benson

Features
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Access, Made Effortless. Bensonยฎ turns your phone into the simplest way to open, close and keep an eye on your garage whether you're pulling out of the driveway, halfway to work, or away for the weekend. Set it up once and Benson does the rest: a nudge when the door's been left open, easy access for the people you trust, and a clear log of everything that's happened while you were out. Stay in the know from anywhere. Real-time alerts let you know the moment your door opens or closes, a heads-up if it's been open longer than it should be, and a friendly reminder when your opener is due for a service. Manage every door from one place. Look after every garage that matters from home, work, the holiday house, from a single app, without juggling accounts. Share access with people you trust. Give family, friends or a delivery driver full or one-off entry, then switch it off in a tap when they no longer need it. Open your garage your way. Benson works alongside your existing remotes, and opens straight from Apple CarPlay the moment you roll up. Make it yours. Set partial opening for ventilation or the dog, and choose the hours your door can be used. Your home, your rules. Access, made effortless

Screenshots

Zimi Pro4 screens
Benson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Benson at 15.1 against Zimi Pro's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zimi Pro ships an update every 2 months, Benson every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Zimi Pro versus Benson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZimi ProBenson
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZIMI INNOVATIONS PTY LTDAutomatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Zimi Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Benson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zimi Pro free?
Zimi Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benson free?
Benson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zimi Pro or Benson have ads?
Neither Zimi Pro nor Benson shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zimi Pro or Benson?
Zimi Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Benson every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zimi Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Benson on October 23, 2026.

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