FHEM vs jsmatic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FHEM
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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)
jsmatic
Control and configure your smart home devices with ease. Monitor changes in your smart home, create favorites for quick access, and manage various aspects like climate, security, and lighting.
- Control and configure Homematic systems
- Monitor door/window contacts and motion sensors
- View real-time status updates
- Create custom favorites for quick access
- Manage climate, security, and lighting
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Die Hausautomatisierung von Homematic bietet Ihnen viele Möglichkeiten für den Smarthome Bereich. Die Produktpalette ist sehr groß: Raumklima, Sicherheit, Wetter, Licht, Beschattung, Ansteuerung von Drittanbietern, usw. Mit jsmatic lässt sich das Homematic System spielend leicht steuern und konfigurieren. Mit den Tür- und Fensterkontakten, Bewegungsmeldern, Präsensmeldern, etc. haben Sie jede Veränderung in Ihrem Smart Home im Blick. Der Status in der App ist immer aktuell. Sie können eigene Favoriten anlegen, um schnell Ihre wichtigen Komponenten zu steuern. jsmatic ist für die ersten 14 Tage nach der Erstinstallation im vollen Funktionsumfang kostenlos. Nach der Testphase können Sie in den In-App-Käufen eine Premium Lizenz erwerben. Sie können jsmatic Vollversion für 1 Monat oder 1 Jahr im Premium Bereich kaufen. Nutzungsbedingungen(Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: jsmatic at every 3 weeks against FHEM's every 2 months. 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. FHEM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and jsmatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FHEM ships an update every 2 months, jsmatic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FHEM | jsmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mirco Vitr | http://kybernetik-it.de |
In-app purchases
FHEM
- Remove Ads$1.99
jsmatic
- Monthly activation$3.991 Month
- Annual activation$17.991 Year
- Unlimited access$15.99









