Im Mate vs Homecast App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Im Mate
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Im Mate transforms your smartphone into a universal remote for smart devices. Link AI translators, security cameras, and sensors to monitor your home, protect loved ones, or streamline travelβall with real-time alerts and crystal-clear feeds. Combining cutting-edge AI with hardware synergy, Im Mate delivers a borderless, secure, and intelligent ecosystem at your fingertips.
Homecast App
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Homecast for iOS is the companion to Homecast for Mac. It extends your HomeKit setup with features the standard Home app doesn't offer - API access, webhooks, shareable links, and AI assistant integration. The Homecast Mac app runs on your home network and connects to your HomeKit devices. This iOS app then provides an additional dashboard to access Homecast Features. WHAT HOMECAST ADDS - REST and GraphQL APIs for your HomeKit devices - Webhooks β get notified when device states change - API tokens scoped to specific homes - Share access via link (with optional passcode) β no Apple ID required - Invite people with role-based permissions (admin, control, view-only) - Connect AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT via MCP and OAuth The dashboard itself works similarly to the Home app - you can view and control your devices, organised by home and room. It also supports custom collections, compact mode, and background customisation. REQUIRES HOMECAST FOR MAC This app requires the Homecast Mac app running on your home network. Download it separately to get started. Free tier includes up to 10 accessories. Subscribe for unlimited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cloud Service Terms of Service: https://homecast.cloud/terms Cloud Service Privacy Policy: https://homecast.cloud/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Homecast App at none against Im Mate's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Im Mate sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Homecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Im Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, Homecast App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Im Mate | Homecast App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θ΅θ | Robert Parker |
In-app purchases
Im Mate
- 60-min lang pack 15% off$5.09
- 600-min top-up pack 15% off$33.00
- 600-min industry terms 15% off$35.90
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- 600-min lang pack 15% off$37.90
- 600-minute industry terms$42.00
- 600-min trans combo pack 15% off$66.00
- 600-minute Trans Combo Package$78.00
- 6000-min lang pack 15% off$186.99
- 6000-min top-up pack 15% off$279.00
- 6000-min industry terms 15% off$300.00
- 6000-minutes industry terms$354.99
- 15% off 10000-min top-up pack$424.99
- 6000-min translation pack β15%$439.99
- 15% off 1-yr unlimited top-up pack$469.00
- 1-yr unlimited lang pack 15% off$469.00
- 10000-min top-up pack$494.99
- 6000-min translation combo pack$519.00
- 1-yr unlimited top-up pack$549.00
Homecast App
- Homecast Standard Plan$9.991 Month
- Homecast Cloud Plan$19.991 Month
