OpenVision vs HomeSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenVision
A video player designed for iPhone and iPad, offering support for various video formats. It features a clean interface and smooth operation for an enhanced viewing experience.
- Multiple video format support
- Clean user interface
- Smooth operation
- Designed for iPhone and iPad
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一款专为 iPhone/iPad 设计的视频播放器。支持多种视频格式解码，界面简洁，操作流畅。
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 review sentiment: OpenVision at 100% against HomeSpot's 33%. OpenVision also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). HomeSpot's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads 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
HomeSpot is free to download; OpenVision costs $12.99 up front. HomeSpot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenVision asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OpenVision's written reviews are positive against 33% of HomeSpot's.
OpenVision ships an update every 4 months, HomeSpot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenVision | HomeSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 树梅 卞 | Cubeon Solutions UG |
Customer experience
OpenVision
HomeSpot
In-app purchases
OpenVision
No in-app purchases
HomeSpot
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Pro$7.99
