Comparison

iHousesmart vs Alba IOTnext

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Alba IOTnext

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iHousesmart4 screens
Alba IOTnext4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iHousesmart versus Alba IOTnext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHousesmartAlba IOTnext
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB220 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIHOUSE SMART HOME (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITEDALBA URMET

In-app purchases

None

iHousesmart

No in-app purchases

None

Alba IOTnext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHousesmart free?
iHousesmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alba IOTnext free?
Alba IOTnext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iHousesmart or Alba IOTnext have ads?
Neither iHousesmart nor Alba IOTnext shows ads.

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