# Smart Home Assistant + vs Remote Control for HomeKit

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Home Assistant + | Remote Control for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-assistant-plus/id6758660681/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-homekit/id6760010755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 5 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849354537) | [HomeFlow Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882297395) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Home Assistant +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-assistant-plus/id6758660681)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-homekit/id6760010755)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $19.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $29.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for HomeKit | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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