# Cldbus vs Smart Home Controller App

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home Controller App at 4.6 against Cldbus's 2.1. Smart Home Controller App also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 11) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). Cldbus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Home Controller App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cldbus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Home Controller App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home Controller App has 3.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cldbus's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Home Controller App's.

Cldbus ships an update every 11 days, Smart Home Controller App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cldbus | Smart Home Controller App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cldbus/id6479736598/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-controller-app/id6744491541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 189 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DONGGUAN LULUSHUN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726519998) | [Chorus Labs LLC (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444757674) |

## What reviewers say

### Cldbus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cldbus/id6479736598)

Manage and monitor intelligent devices like door locks, cameras, and doorbells remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and share device access with family members. Configure device settings with ease.

**Highlights:** Intelligent device support (door locks, cameras, doorbells), Remote real-time monitoring, Two-way voice intercom, Device sharing and remote authorization, Configuration settings for devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Home Controller App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-controller-app/id6744491541)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage and control a wide range of smart home devices, including plugs, switches, bulbs, and cameras, from a single, intuitive interface. Simplify your daily routines by turning devices on or off with a tap, and easily expand your smart home setup.

**Highlights:** Control smart plugs, switches, and bulbs, Manage Wi-Fi cameras, Single-tap device on/off, Seamless device setup, Intuitive user interface, Expandable smart home management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Home Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Smart Home Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Home Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Home Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Smart home functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility with Tuya smart plugs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🤯 Forced subscription upon sign-up
- 🔁 Constant reconnection issues
- 📱 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disconnection issues after power outages
- Incompatibility with certain smart home systems

**Requested features**

- Free access to core features
- Improved device compatibility
- Streamlined setup process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cldbus free?

Cldbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Home Controller App free?

Smart Home Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cldbus or Smart Home Controller App?

Smart Home Controller App is rated higher. Cldbus averages 2.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart Home Controller App averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Cldbus or Smart Home Controller App have ads?

Neither Cldbus nor Smart Home Controller App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cldbus or Smart Home Controller App?

Cldbus ships an update every 11 days, and Smart Home Controller App weekly. Most recently, Cldbus was updated on September 14, 2026 and Smart Home Controller App on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*