Comparison

FHEM vs sHomeCentral

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

sHomeCentral

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Control your smart home devices easily and directly - without being dependent on the cloud! Give old devices a second life as an information / control center with this app! (Compatible from iOS 15.0 / iPadOS 15.0) The built-in simulation enables a virtual network search to test and get to know the app functions. @ APPLICATIONS • Smart control: Switch & dim your WiFi sockets and built-in devices conveniently from your iPhone/iPad • Energy at a glance: Monitor your solar production from your power plant or the energy consumption of your devices - very easily • AI right in your hand: Use powerful AI models running in your network with Ollama in combination with Open WebUI on your iPhone/iPad device - without cloud dependency • Easy access: Access the web interface of your devices directly (e.g. FRITZ!Box®, Synology Diskstation® ...) without having to know IP addresses • Secure & private use: in the local network / with VPN, Wireguard use even when on the go @ DEVICE TAB Scan your local network and then access the web interface of your smart devices/services directly (even more convenient with the iPad in split screen). Supported devices: • Tasmota • OpenDTU (micro inverter from Hoymiles®) • Micro inverter APsystems EZ1® (local network mode) • ESP32-CAM (AI on the edge) • ESPHome • Home Assistant • IDS Gateway V1 • Synology DiskStation® • Open WebUI (Ollama) • AVM FRITZ!Repeater® • AVM FRITZ!Box® @ HOME TAB Mark devices as favorites for convenient use: • direct control -> on/off, dimming • Display of status, energy and temperature measurements Supported devices: • Shelly 3EM® • Shelly Plus 1PM® • Shelly Plus Plug S® • Shelly Dimmer2® • OpenDTU • Micro inverter APsystems EZ1® (local network mode) • Tasmota WiFi switch socket • Tasmota energy measuring device (e.g. bitShake SmartMeterReader - for reading the house electricity meter) @ LANGUAGES • English • German • French • Spanish • Swedish Have fun!

Screenshots

FHEM4 screens
sHomeCentral4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sHomeCentral at none against FHEM's 1. FHEM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FHEM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. sHomeCentral asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FHEM versus sHomeCentral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHEMsHomeCentral
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirco VitrFRANK ABRAHAM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FHEM

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

sHomeCentral

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHEM free?
FHEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sHomeCentral free?
sHomeCentral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FHEM or sHomeCentral have ads?
Neither FHEM nor sHomeCentral shows ads.

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