HomeSpot vs FocusFence
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
FocusFence
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FocusFence is the missing control layer for Apple Focus modes. Create custom rule sets that automatically block distracting apps and enforce screen time limits whenever a Focus activates. How it works: 1. Create a rule set and pick which apps to block 2. Link it to any Focus mode (Work, Sleep, Do Not Disturb, etc.) 3. When the Focus turns on, your rules activate automatically Key Features: • Automatic Focus Integration — Rules activate and deactivate with your Focus modes, no manual effort required • App & Category Blocking — Block specific apps or entire categories instantly • Screen Time Limits — Set daily time limits per category that only apply during active sessions • Commitment Lock — Lock yourself in so you can't disable rules for a set period • Scheduled Activation — Activate rules on a time-based schedule, independent of Focus modes • Shortcuts & Siri — Automate rule activation, pausing, and switching with Apple Shortcuts • Control Center Widget — Toggle your rules on or off from Control Center • Home & Lock Screen Widgets — See your active rule set and session stats at a glance • Analytics — Track focus time, block attempts, session history, and streaks All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. FocusFence Pro unlocks unlimited rule sets, unlimited app blocking, scheduled activation, commitment lock, 30-day analytics, and full Shortcuts support. Subscription options: • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $49.99 (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://stavrop.github.io/focusfence/privacy Support: https://github.com/stavrop/focusfence/issues
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusFence at 17.0 against HomeSpot's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and FocusFence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HomeSpot ships an update fortnightly, FocusFence every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSpot | FocusFence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cubeon Solutions UG | Georgios Stavropoulos |
In-app purchases
HomeSpot
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Pro$7.99
FocusFence
- FocusFence Pro$2.991 Month
- FocusFence Pro$24.991 Year
- FocusFence Pro$49.99









