Comparison

Xtreme Connected Simple Home vs GambleBlocker

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

Head to head
About

Xtreme Connected Simple Home

Control and automate your smart home devices from anywhere. Manage lighting, security cameras, and even older devices with smart plugs. Create custom routines for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Customizable lighting routines
  • Automation creation
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Smart plug integration
  • Outdoor device control
Features
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Xtreme Connected Simple Home helps you to easily manage your smart home, create automations from your routines and control your smart devices from anywhere. You can control your smart light bulbs or led strips from anywhere and set your home's lighting routines. Create automations for turning off the lights when you leave the house, or link to our door sensor to turn on the lights when you open the door. Monitor your smart cameras on the go to make sure everything is in order and set up motion detection alerts to make sure you always know what's going on. Retrofit your devices using smart plugs and control them from anywhere. You can also use our special outdoor plug to connect outside devices and create automations even for your older devices. Xtreme Connected Simple Home. Enjoy your smart home.

About

GambleBlocker

Features
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GambleBlocker is a self-help app designed to support people in overcoming gambling habits and taking back control of their finances and well-being. Key Features: Streak Tracker — Track how many days you've been gambling-free with a prominent daily counter and motivational messages that evolve as your streak grows. Money Saved Calculator — See how much money you've saved based on your previous monthly gambling spend, giving you a tangible view of your progress. Daily Check-Ins — Log your mood (1–5 scale) and journal how you're feeling each day to build self-awareness and emotional resilience. Milestone Achievements — Unlock achievements as you hit key milestones (e.g., 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, etc.), keeping you motivated with a sense of accomplishment. Device Blocking Setup — Step-by-step guidance to block gambling apps and websites on your device using built-in Screen Time controls, so temptation is removed at the source. Recovery Resources — Access helpful resources to support your recovery journey. PIN Lock — Keep your progress private with a secure PIN to protect the app from others disabling your settings. Daily Motivational Quotes — A fresh inspirational quote every day to keep you focused on your goals. Share Your Progress — Share your streak and savings with friends or support networks for accountability. Personal Motivation — Set and revisit your personal "why" — the reason you chose to quit — displayed on your dashboard as a daily reminder. Subscription Options: • Monthly Premium Plan – $2.99/month • Yearly Premium Plan – $24.99/year SUBSCRIPTION TERMS This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fftteam.github.io/gamble-blocker-pp.html

Screenshots

Xtreme Connected Simple Home4 screens
GambleBlocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Xtreme Connected Simple Home at Free against GambleBlocker's $2.99. Xtreme Connected Simple Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). GambleBlocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Xtreme Connected Simple Home is free to download; GambleBlocker costs $2.99 up front. GambleBlocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Xtreme Connected Simple Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xtreme Connected Simple Home versus GambleBlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtreme Connected Simple HomeGambleBlocker
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (579 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings579 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJem Accessories, IncFamilyFirstTechnology

Bugs and requests

Xtreme Connected Simple Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Registration button not working
  • Lights glitching on certain colors
  • App unable to detect local network
  • Lights falling off the wall

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved notification system
  • Better integration with smart home devices
  • More advanced automation features

GambleBlocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xtreme Connected Simple Home

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GambleBlocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium 2$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Xtreme Connected Simple Home free?
Xtreme Connected Simple Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GambleBlocker free?
GambleBlocker costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Xtreme Connected Simple Home or GambleBlocker have ads?
Xtreme Connected Simple Home shows ads; GambleBlocker does not.

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