HomeBridger vs Haven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeBridger
Manage your Homebridge server remotely with ease. Monitor server status, control plugins and bridges, and access real-time logs. Features automatic backups and home screen widgets for quick access.
- Remote Homebridge server management
- Real-time server status monitoring
- Plugin management and updates
- Child bridge control
- Home screen widgets
- Automatic backups and configuration history
- Live log streaming
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Take control of your smart home from anywhere with HomeBridger — the easiest way to manage your Homebridge server from your iPhone or iPad. Easy Setup Getting started is simple. Just enter your server's IP address and we'll do the rest — automatically detecting the right settings and connecting you to your Homebridge. No technical knowledge required. See Everything at a Glance Your dashboard shows you exactly what's happening with your smart home server. Is it running smoothly? How much memory is it using? How long has it been up? All the important stuff, beautifully displayed. Manage Your Plugins See all your installed plugins, check for updates, and install new ones with a single tap. You can even edit plugin settings and choose which ones notify you about updates. Control Your Bridges If you use child bridges, you can start, stop, and monitor them all from one place. Pin your favorites for quick access, or add them to a widget for instant control from your home screen. Widgets for Your Home Screen Five different widgets let you monitor and control Homebridge without even opening the app. Check server status, see plugin updates, or restart services — right from your home screen or lock screen. Automatic Backups & Configuration History Never lose your configuration again. HomeBridger can automatically back up your Homebridge settings daily, keeping your smart home safe. Track changes to your config over time and restore previous versions with a single tap. Real-Time Logs When something goes wrong, see exactly what's happening with live log streaming. Errors are highlighted in red so you can quickly find and fix issues.
Haven
Securely store and organize all your smart home device setup codes and manuals. Easily scan, attach notes and photos, and re-pair Matter devices without a second screen. Never lose your device information again.
- Secure digital vault
- Scan and store setup codes
- Attach custom notes
- Add photos to entries
- Re-pair Matter devices
- Organize device manuals
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Haven is your secure, digital vault for all your smart home pairing codes, QR codes, and device manuals, designed to save you the frustration of hunting for tiny stickers on the back of smart plugs or replacing expensive devices when you move or upgrade your network. With Haven, you can instantly scan, organize, and store your setup codes, complete with custom notes and attached photos, and even directly re-pair Matter devices to Apple Home without needing a second screen. Privacy Policy: https://havensetup.codes/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haven at 100% against HomeBridger's 33%. Haven also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). HomeBridger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Haven sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HomeBridger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Haven holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HomeBridger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Haven's.
HomeBridger ships an update every 4 days, Haven weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeBridger | Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LVL35 LLC | João Franco |
Customer experience
HomeBridger
Haven
In-app purchases
HomeBridger
No in-app purchases
Haven
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Unlimited Codes$4.99
- Huge Tip$9.99






