Brookstone vs OPEN IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brookstone
Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Group devices for simultaneous control, set automated timers and alarms, and easily share access with family members for a simplified smart living experience.
- Remote device control
- Device grouping
- Timers and alarms
- Family sharing
- Simplified setup
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The Brookstone Smart Home App is here to Simplify your Home. 1. Control all your smart devices remotely. 2. Easily set up groups to control multiple devices. 3. Set timers and alarms to automate functions at certain times. 4. Share devices with other family members.
OPEN IQ
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OPEN IQ is a mobile application that allows subscribers to manage their Smart Home Wi-Fi Network. This app features parental controls, network security, setting up guest Wi-Fi networks, and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OPEN IQ at every 2 months against Brookstone's every 15 months. Brookstone's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brookstone ships an update every 15 months, OPEN IQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brookstone | OPEN IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYTECH NY, INC. | Lincolnville Communications, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Brookstone
No in-app purchases
OPEN IQ
No in-app purchases
