Comparison

HomeSpot vs Art Glow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Keyboard-first HomeKit control
  • Spotlight-powered device search
  • Direct control from macOS Spotlight
  • Siri Shortcuts with dynamic controls
  • Fast, native performance
  • Seamless HomeKit integration
Features
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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

About

Art Glow

Browse and prepare classic artwork for display on Samsung Frame TVs. Preview art in a 16:9 format, adjust crop and mat settings, and send directly to your TV or save locally. No account or subscription is needed.

Highlights
  • Curated artwork catalog
  • 16:9 TV shape preview
  • Artist search
  • Adjustable crop and mat options
  • Direct TV upload
  • Local image saving
  • SmartThings fallback guide
Features
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Art Glow helps Samsung Frame TV and Art Mode owners browse a curated catalog of classic, properly attributed artwork, preview each piece in a 16:9 TV shape, and prepare a clean JPEG for display. Use artist search to find works, adjust crop and mat options on device, then save the prepared image locally or send it to a compatible TV on the same Wi-Fi network. If direct local upload is not available for your TV or network, Art Glow keeps the prepared image local and guides you through the SmartThings fallback. Art Glow does not require an account, subscription, or in-app purchase. Prepared images stay on your device.

Screenshots

HomeSpot4 screens
Art Glow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HomeSpot at 3.0 against Art Glow's 1.0. Art Glow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HomeSpot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Art Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeSpot holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomeSpot versus Art Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeSpotArt Glow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCubeon Solutions UGSohail Khanifar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HomeSpot

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Pro$7.99
None

Art Glow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeSpot free?
HomeSpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Art Glow free?
Art Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomeSpot or Art Glow?
HomeSpot is rated higher. HomeSpot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Art Glow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HomeSpot or Art Glow have ads?
Neither HomeSpot nor Art Glow shows ads.

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