Comparison

HomeBridger vs Haven

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure digital vault
  • Scan and store setup codes
  • Attach custom notes
  • Add photos to entries
  • Re-pair Matter devices
  • Organize device manuals
Features
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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/

Screenshots

HomeBridger4 screens
Haven4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Haven sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HomeBridger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeBridger ships an update every 4 days, Haven weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HomeBridger versus Haven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeBridgerHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLVL35 LLCJoão Franco

Customer experience

HomeBridger

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Haven

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HomeBridger

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Haven

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Unlimited Codes$4.99
  • Huge Tip$9.99

Questions

Is HomeBridger free?
HomeBridger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haven free?
Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HomeBridger or Haven?
Haven is rated higher. HomeBridger averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Haven averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do HomeBridger or Haven have ads?
Neither HomeBridger nor Haven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeBridger or Haven?
HomeBridger ships an update every 4 days, and Haven weekly. Most recently, HomeBridger was updated on October 12, 2026 and Haven on October 11, 2026.

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