i vs HomiQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control BLE devices like lanterns, fans, and music players using your iOS device. Offers features like color control, scene modes, and timed on/off functions for lights and music.
- BLE device control
- Lantern color and scene modes
- Timed light and music control
- Fan speed and timing
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This app uses iOS devices as remote controls to control BLE devices. 1. Lantern: can be used to control the color change of the lantern, with multiple scene modes to choose from 2. Timing: You can turn on and off lights and music at regular intervals 3. Fan: The speed of the fan can be controlled and timed
HomiQ
This app provides HD live video streaming and two-way audio for home monitoring. It offers AI-powered detection for people, vehicles, and motion, along with cloud storage for event snapshots and playback. Secure user sharing and U.S.-based privacy standards are also included.
- Live HD video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- AI-powered event detection
- Cloud event snapshots and playback
- Secure user sharing with permissions
- U.S.-based security and privacy
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Welcome to HomiQ: Smart Security for Every Moment You Love HomiQ goes beyond basic monitoring with a complete toolkit for smarter protection. Get HD live video, two-way talk, and instant event snapshots for full visibility into your home. For enhanced control, the HomiQ Smart+ unlocks advanced AI detection, cloud backup, and smart sharing to keep your loved ones safe—anytime, anywhere. Core Features: Live HD Video Streaming: Watch your home in real-time with high-definition clarity and wide-angle coverage. Two-Way Audio: Hear what’s happening and speak through your camera to stay connected and in control. AI-Powered Detection (Smart+): Our intelligent system identifies and tags people, vehicles, animals, and motion events—sending you only what matters. Event Snapshots & Playback: See what happened at a glance with captured snapshots and video clips stored in the cloud (30-day history with Smart+). User Sharing with Permission Control: Let family members or trusted users access your devices securely. U.S.-Based Security & Privacy: Developed in the USA, HomiQ keeps your data secure and private—hosted with top-tier protection standards. Why HomiQ? With HomiQ, you don’t just monitor—you protect what truly matters. Start with core features for daily peace of mind and upgrade to Smart+ for advanced insights and smarter alerts. Support: Our dedicated HomiQ support team is here to help with any questions about the app or the Smart+. Contact us anytime through the app for fast, friendly assistance. Download HomiQ today. Start with our essential features and explore the Smart+ for advanced AI-powered protection and insights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomiQ at 4.6 against i's 2.3. HomiQ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (710 vs 27). i's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HomiQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomiQ has 710 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of i's written reviews are positive against 13% of HomiQ's.
i ships an update every 3 months, HomiQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | HomiQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (27 ratings) | 4.6 (710 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 710 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 256 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 鹏 姜 | Shenzhen Golden Vision Technology Development Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
i
HomiQ
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
HomiQ
No in-app purchases
