Lafaer vs HomeSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lafaer
This utility app offers personalized configuration and automatic adaptation to your environment. It features advanced sensitivity tuning and allows control over LED lights. Adjust sensor distance for optimal performance.
- Personalized configuration
- Automatic environmental adaptation
- Advanced sensitivity tuning
- Sensor distance adjustment
- LED light control
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Personalised configuration Automatic adaptation to the surroundings Advanced sensitivity tuning Adjustment of the sensor distance Control of LED lights
HomeSpot
Control your HomeKit devices with unparalleled speed and efficiency on macOS and iPadOS. This app offers a keyboard-first interface and Spotlight integration for instant access and control, making smart home management seamless.
- Keyboard-first HomeKit control
- Spotlight-powered device search
- Direct control from macOS Spotlight
- Siri Shortcuts with dynamic controls
- Fast, native performance
- Seamless HomeKit integration
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Control Your HomeKit Home. Faster Than Ever. Turn your HomeKit setup into a lightning-fast, keyboard-driven experience on macOS and iPadOS. This app is built for users who want instant access to their smart home—without hunting through menus or tapping endlessly. Whether you’re working, multitasking, or automating your workflow, your home is always just a keystroke away. Keyboard-First Home Control Control your HomeKit devices entirely from the keyboard on macOS and iPadOS. Trigger actions, adjust values, and navigate your home faster than ever—perfect for power users and productivity enthusiasts. Spotlight-Powered Search Find your HomeKit devices instantly using Spotlight. • Search for devices by name • See live device states • On macOS, control devices directly from Spotlight without opening the app Your smart home is now as searchable as your files. Control Devices Directly from Spotlight (macOS) Toggle lights, switch accessories, or adjust supported values straight from Spotlight search results. No app launch. No delays. Just type, control, done. Siri Shortcuts with Dynamic Controls All your HomeKit devices automatically appear in Siri Shortcuts. • Devices expose relevant actions dynamically • Control different device types without creating separate shortcuts • Build powerful automations that adapt as your home changes Built for HomeKit • Works seamlessly with your existing HomeKit setup • Fast, native performance on macOS and iPadOS Perfect For • Mac users who prefer keyboard shortcuts over touch • Power users who live in Spotlight • Anyone who wants faster, smarter HomeKit control
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lafaer at 2.4 against HomeSpot's 1.0. Lafaer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. HomeSpot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lafaer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lafaer holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lafaer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Lafaer's written reviews are positive against 0% of HomeSpot's.
Lafaer ships an update every 3 weeks, HomeSpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lafaer | HomeSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (10 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GL Technologies Hong Kong Limited | Cubeon Solutions UG |
Customer experience
Lafaer
HomeSpot
In-app purchases
Lafaer
No in-app purchases
HomeSpot
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Pro$7.99
