HomeSpot vs Electronics Reference Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Electronics Reference Toolkit
This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for electronics calculations and reference. It includes calculators for resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and voltage dividers, along with a unit converter and transistor database. Designed for speed and offline use, it's ideal for students, hobbyists, and engineers.
- Resistor Calculator (4/5 band)
- Ohm's Law Calculator
- LED Resistor Calculator
- Capacitor Decoder
- Voltage Divider Calculator
- Unit Converter
- Transistor Reference
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ElecKit is a lightweight electronics toolkit built for fast lookups and quick calculations—perfect for students, hobbyists, and engineers. Tools included - Resistor Calculator (4/5 band) + tolerance & range - Ohm’s Law (V/I/R/P) - LED Resistor Calculator (Vs, Vf, If) - Capacitor Decoder (3-digit & EIA codes) - Voltage Divider (2 or 3 resistors) - RC/RL Time Constant with charging curve & key points (1τ…5τ) - Unit Converter (Ω, F, H, Hz + prefixes) - Battery Life Estimator (battery type, load current, duty cycle) - Transistor Reference (NPN, PNP, MOSFET) with fast search & filters Notes * Designed for speed, clean UI, and offline use. * Reference values may vary by manufacturer—always confirm with the datasheet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Electronics Reference Toolkit at 4.9 against HomeSpot's 1.0. Electronics Reference Toolkit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). 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. Electronics Reference Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Electronics Reference Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electronics Reference Toolkit has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSpot | Electronics Reference Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cubeon Solutions UG | Ha Do Thi Thu |
Customer experience
HomeSpot
Electronics Reference Toolkit
In-app purchases
HomeSpot
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Pro$7.99
Electronics Reference Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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