Comparison

FHEM vs Connectino

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

Head to head
About

FHEM

Features
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FHEM-Remote is an app that allows to query status information and to switch hardware devices that are controlled by a FHEM home automation server. The app only works in combination with a FHEM server with active FHEMWEB web interface module and the jsonlist plugin (FHEM default installation). The app was developed especially for CUL_HM and HomeMatic components, but also (partially) supports other components like: FBDECT (AVM Fritz), FS20, FHT, CUL_FHTTK, ZWave, EnOcean, MAX, HUE, EIB, IT (InternTechno), HMS, KS300, CUL_EM, WEBIO, WEBIO_12DIGITAL, CUL_TX, OWDevice (1-wire), CUL_WS, OWTHERM, ... Features: - Display the status and basic information of all hardware devices (according to the FHEM configuration, sorted by room) - Simple direct operation of devices (same set of commands as the FHEM web interface) - Setting dim values - Setting the desired temperature of temperature devices (Homematic, MAX)

About

Connectino

Features
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Connectino is a widely Customizable App to control your Smart Home. It utilizes publicly available XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) Servers to communicate over the Cloud with your Smart Home. No need to spend money for hosting and maintaining any Servers or Services in the Cloud. You can realize your Smart Home with the Framework of your choice supporting XMPP (e.g. ioBroker, Home-Assistant, FHEM, openHAB). We will provide instructions for the different Software Frameworks on our webpage: www.connectino.de.

Screenshots

FHEM4 screens
Connectino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connectino at none against FHEM's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. FHEM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connectino asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FHEM ships an update every 2 months, Connectino every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FHEM versus Connectino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHEMConnectino
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirco VitrSEVENSTAX GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FHEM

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Connectino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHEM free?
FHEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connectino free?
Connectino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FHEM or Connectino have ads?
Neither FHEM nor Connectino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FHEM or Connectino?
FHEM ships an update every 2 months, and Connectino every 5 weeks. Most recently, FHEM was updated on September 9, 2026 and Connectino on September 9, 2026.

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