Comparison

Smart Home Assistant + vs Remote Control for HomeKit

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

Head to head
About

Smart Home Assistant +

Manage all your smart home devices from a single, intuitive application. Organize devices by room, create custom scenes, and automate tasks with timers and schedules. Supports multiple homes for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Multiple home support
  • Room and scene organization
  • Fast device pairing
  • Automation, timers, and schedules
  • Intuitive user interface
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Our application lets you conveniently manage your smart home devices from one place. With an intuitive interface, you can quickly add new devices, organize them by rooms, and customize your home to match your needs. Support for multiple homes makes the app an excellent choice for both personal use and managing multiple properties. Key Features: - Remote control of smart home devices - Add and configure multiple homes - Organize devices by rooms and scenes - Fast device pairing via QR code, Bluetooth, or camera - Easily create automations, timers, and schedules - Modern and intuitive user interface The Premium version unlocks advanced smart home management features, including unlimited homes, additional automation scenarios, flexible room and device customization, and interface personalization. Future updates will introduce even more features, such as energy consumption statistics and security notifications, making your smart home experience even more convenient and efficient. The app offers auto-renewing subscription plans: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 You can also unlock all Premium features forever with a Lifetime Purchase for $59.99. The application is designed to make smart home management simple, convenient, and accessible. All essential tools are available in one place, allowing you to easily control your devices and automate everyday tasks. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNAKyoPVEEd1YfQcpMMSFQi8FlsgcpvGL6ce4RK0Yzg/edit?usp=sharing

About

Remote Control for HomeKit

Control your smart home devices like air conditioners, lamps, and speakers from your phone. Adjust settings like temperature, color, and brightness with a user-friendly interface. Seamlessly integrate and manage your connected home.

Highlights
  • Control air conditioners
  • Adjust smart lamps
  • Manage speakers
  • Seamless smart home integration
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Remote Control for HomeKit puts complete control of your smart home devices right in your pocket. Effortlessly manage air conditioners, smart lamps, speakers, and more with a beautifully designed interface optimized for your smart home. Key Features: - Control air conditioners with temperature, modes, and timer shutdown - Adjust smart lamps for color, brightness, and auto-off timer - Manage speakers for volume and playback control - Seamless integration with smart home ecosystem Transform your living space into a smart home with Remote Control for HomeKit — simple, powerful control for your connected devices. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. By using this app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AV8qCpqTZBslQXqKYt8Mi7dsppxoSDpY7RG9um6dO8Y/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1utxLqWKzLxdhd5CPlvP38vDAKejhVrlIADZP0BB01oU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smart Home Assistant +4 screens
Remote Control for HomeKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for HomeKit at 5.0 against Smart Home Assistant +'s 3.9. Smart Home Assistant +'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Smart Home Assistant + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for HomeKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home Assistant + has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Home Assistant + ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Control for HomeKit every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Smart Home Assistant + versus Remote Control for HomeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Home Assistant +Remote Control for HomeKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (29 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings29 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott DeanHomeFlow Labs

Customer experience

Smart Home Assistant +

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Remote Control for HomeKit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart Home Assistant +

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
7 purchases

Remote Control for HomeKit

Subscriptions7
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$5.997 Days
  • Remote Control for HomeKit3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$19.991 Month
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$29.991 Month
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$39.991 Year
  • Remote Control for HomeKit$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Home Assistant + free?
Smart Home Assistant + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for HomeKit free?
Remote Control for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Home Assistant + or Remote Control for HomeKit?
Remote Control for HomeKit is rated higher. Smart Home Assistant + averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Remote Control for HomeKit averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Smart Home Assistant + or Remote Control for HomeKit have ads?
Neither Smart Home Assistant + nor Remote Control for HomeKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Home Assistant + or Remote Control for HomeKit?
Smart Home Assistant + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Control for HomeKit every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Home Assistant + was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote Control for HomeKit on November 5, 2026.

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