iHousesmart vs Alba IOTnext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iHousesmart
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iHousesmart is the companion app for iHouse smart home devices. Control your lights, switches, sockets, sensors and cameras from a single phone, at home or away. Key features 1. Real-time device control Turn devices on and off, dim your lights, adjust colour temperature and check device status instantly from one screen. 2. Scenes and automation Create scenes for everyday routines such as leaving home, going to bed or movie night. Trigger several devices with a single tap, and set automations based on time, weather or sensor activity. 3. Multiple homes and rooms Organise devices by home and by room, suitable for houses, condominiums and offices. 4. Share control with your family Invite family members and set individual access permissions. 5. Instant notifications Get alerts when a sensor detects motion, smoke is detected, or a device goes offline. 6. Voice assistant support Operate your devices by voice through supported voice assistants. 7. Full Thai language support Every screen is translated, using wording that is natural for Thai users. Connectivity Zigbee devices require an iHouse gateway. Wi-Fi devices connect directly to your home network. iHouse Smart Home (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Alba IOTnext
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Alba IOTNEXT is a smart device management App to control and manage your home or office Security & IOT devices. Secure your home or office anytime, anywhere with Alba IOTNEXT to Monitor, control, and protect your smart spaces effortlessly and reliably. The app is easy to use, and one can share devices added at your home or office with your family memebrs / staff to control & monitor. The app allows Simultaneous control to Connect multiple devices within your home or office. One can even create multiple sites within one app and allows you to control and connect your multiple hosues or offices. The app also allows Scheduling to Set schedules to run multiple functions at scheduled time.
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Verdict
iHousesmart and Alba IOTnext are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | iHousesmart | Alba IOTnext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IHOUSE SMART HOME (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED | ALBA URMET |
In-app purchases
iHousesmart
No in-app purchases
Alba IOTnext
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iHousesmart free?
Is Alba IOTnext free?
Do iHousesmart or Alba IOTnext have ads?
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