Comparison

sHomeCentral vs inateck Origin

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

Head to head
About

sHomeCentral

Features
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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!

About

inateck Origin

This utility app allows users to create personalized smart experiences by configuring devices to align with their habits. It aims to make devices more intelligent and supportive, enhancing efficiency and convenience for a smarter lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Personalized smart experiences
  • Flexible custom configurations
  • Intelligent device companion
  • Enhanced efficiency and convenience
  • Effortless setup
Features
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Make devices understand you better, starting with inateck Origin. inateck Origin empowers devices to create truly personalized smart experiences. Through flexible custom configurations, every interaction aligns with your habits, making devices your intelligent companion. Personalized configuration, intelligent upgrade. More than a tool, it’s a supportive partner. Effortless setup for enhanced efficiency and convenience. Embark on a new era of smart living—start now.

Screenshots

sHomeCentral4 screens
inateck Origin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: inateck Origin at 13.0 against sHomeCentral's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
sHomeCentral versus inateck Origin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersHomeCentralinateck Origin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRANK ABRAHAM深圳市英纳钛克电子科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

sHomeCentral

No in-app purchases

None

inateck Origin

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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