Comparison

HomeBridger vs TouchCursor

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

TouchCursor

Features
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Control your Mac from the couch, across the room during a presentation, or right at your desk—smoothly, privately, and without extra hardware. - Use your iPhone as a responsive trackpad for your Mac - Move the pointer, tap to click, and right-click with a two-finger tap - Scroll with two fingers, with optional natural scrolling - Type text and send keyboard commands straight to your Mac - Automatically discover available Macs on your local network - Pair securely with a QR code or six-digit code - End-to-end encrypted connection with automatic reconnection - Fine-tune pointer speed, gestures, and haptic feedback Note TouchCursor requires the free TouchCursor Companion app for macOS.

Screenshots

HomeBridger4 screens
TouchCursor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HomeBridger at 18.6 against TouchCursor's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HomeBridger versus TouchCursor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeBridgerTouchCursor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLVL35 LLCbinaries included

In-app purchases

None

HomeBridger

No in-app purchases

None

TouchCursor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeBridger free?
HomeBridger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchCursor free?
TouchCursor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeBridger or TouchCursor have ads?
Neither HomeBridger nor TouchCursor shows ads.

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