Stuga for Home Assistant vs WidgeterApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stuga for Home Assistant
This app offers a beautiful and fast interface for controlling your smart home devices through Home Assistant. It automatically reads your existing setup, allowing for instant edits and immediate feedback on device actions. Designed for mobile use, it prioritizes user privacy and works with local installations.
- Zero configuration setup
- Edit devices and rooms in place
- Instant feedback via WebSocket
- Mobile-first design
- Privacy-focused with no accounts
- Works with local Home Assistant
Read full descriptionHide full description
An opinionated, beautiful app for Home Assistant. Open it, log in, done. Your rooms and devices are already there. ZERO CONFIG Reads your Home Assistant setup automatically. No YAML, no cards, no templates. EDIT IN PLACE Rename rooms, change icons, reorder things. Changes are saved back to Home Assistant. ACTUALLY FAST WebSocket connection means instant feedback. Tap a light, see it change immediately. BUILT FOR PHONES Designed for how you actually use your smart home on the go. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. Anonymous crash reporting. Your Home Assistant data stays on your network. Works with any Home Assistant installation, including local-only setups. No public URL or cloud subscription needed. Free and open source. Made by Twinbolt in Sweden.
WidgeterApp
Read full descriptionHide full description
Widgeter is an IoT dashboard + automation app for makers and developers. Send data between Widgeter and your Arduino/ESP/RPi devices using simple HTTP requests, build control widgets (buttons, sliders, toggles, etc), and create reactions that trigger actions when your sensor data changes. In minutes you can: - Connect a device and see posts in a live feed - Build dashboards to organize, monitor, and control your devices - Create reactions like "if temperature > 23°C, turn on a device" Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Works with any device capable of making HTTP requests (Arduino, ESP32/8266, Raspberry Pi, and more). Real-Time Control: Instantly send commands and retrieve live data from your devices. Custom Automations: Create "reactions" to automate device behaviors and trigger actions based on real-world events. Social Integration: Discover and follow other users' devices and widgets. Incorporate community-built controls into your own automations. Secure & Reliable: All connections use HTTPS. You control if and how your device data is shared. Scalable Plans: Free tier for hobbyists; paid plans unlock more devices, widgets, and advanced features. Why Widgeter? Widgeter bridges the gap between device management and collaborative innovation. Whether you're an IoT hobbyist or a professional developer, Widgeter offers the flexibility, security, and social features you need to build, share, and automate with confidence. Start building your IoT network today with Widgeter! Learn more at https://www.widgeter.io Privacy Policy: https://www.widgeter.io/privacy Terms: https://www.widgeter.io/terms
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stuga for Home Assistant at none against WidgeterApp's 6. Stuga for Home Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WidgeterApp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stuga for Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stuga for Home Assistant ships an update every 2 days, WidgeterApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stuga for Home Assistant | WidgeterApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Twinbolt | Tekkaroo LLC |
In-app purchases
Stuga for Home Assistant
No in-app purchases
WidgeterApp
- Widgeter More Widgets$1.991 Month
- Widgeter More Presets$1.991 Month
- Widgeter More Devices$1.991 Month
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Widgeter More Reactions$2.991 Month
- Widgeter More Dashboards$2.991 Month
- Widgeter 12 Month Data Retention$5.991 Month
Questions
Is Stuga for Home Assistant free?
Is WidgeterApp free?
Do Stuga for Home Assistant or WidgeterApp have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stuga for Home Assistant or WidgeterApp?
Other comparisons
