Pylontech vs Home Integrator Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pylontech
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The Pylontech APP is a configuration tool for Pylontech devices. It is used to monitor Pylontech energy storage system status, running data, warning, dynamic and so on. Lots of functions can be set accroding to customers requirments.
Home Integrator Core
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Home Integrator Core is a fast, privacy-focused controller for Home Assistant — built for people who just want to tap and go. Build a clean tile grid of only the devices you care about. One tap to toggle lights, switches, locks, and scenes. Sensor tiles show live values for temperature, humidity, and more. Stream your cameras directly in the dashboard. Group devices into folders by room or zone. Reorder everything with drag and drop. Set a PIN to lock the app from accidental changes. Control your home hands-free with Siri and Shortcuts — toggle devices or check their status by voice, even when the app is in the background. Try it before you connect — Demo Mode lets you explore the full interface with mock devices, no Home Assistant instance needed. Works with any Home Assistant setup including Nabu Casa. All data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pylontech at none against Home Integrator Core's 1. Pylontech also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Home Integrator Core sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pylontech asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pylontech ships an update fortnightly, Home Integrator Core monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pylontech | Home Integrator Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd. | Tony Scott |
In-app purchases
Pylontech
No in-app purchases
Home Integrator Core
- Home Integrator Core Remote Pro$4.99
