Comparison

HA Dash vs Item Log

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

Head to head
About

HA Dash

Features
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Turn iPhones and iPads into fast native Home Assistant dashboards for walls, kiosks and everyday control. HA Dash renders supported dashboards as native interface components instead of embedding a web page. FEATURES • Native sections, masonry, panel and sidebar layouts • Live entity updates over WebSocket • Lights, switches, climate, media, cameras, graphs, gauges, people, covers, alarms and more • Kiosk mode with Wake on Touch and remote display control • Dashboard and view switching • Auto, light, dark and gradient themes • Bonjour/mDNS discovery • Trusted-network, long-lived token and OAuth sign-in • Built-in Demo Mode • Open source • iPhone and iPad support from iOS 15 onward in the App Store build LOCAL CAMERA STREAM The optional Local Camera Stream can publish the device’s front or rear camera and microphone as H.264/AAC RTSP while HA Dash remains in the foreground. Supported devices can stream both cameras at once. Capture begins only after an RTSP client authenticates with the unique password generated for that device and requests playback. It stops when the final viewer disconnects, when you turn streaming off, or when HA Dash leaves the foreground. A “Camera + mic live” indicator stays visible over dashboards and kiosk mode whenever capture is active, and can stop it immediately. Home Assistant administrators can register the protected streams as Generic Camera entries from the app. RTSP access uses a password, but the control and media traffic are not encrypted. Use Local Camera Stream only on a trusted local network and never forward its ports. LOCAL HOME ASSISTANT CONTROLS When HA Dash is open, connected and registered, Home Assistant’s local WebSocket notification channel can wake or dim the dashboard, set brightness, navigate dashboards and views, change appearance or kiosk mode, reload, and display notification banners. These commands cannot unlock a device, launch the app from the background, or enable camera capture. PRIVACY HA Dash connects to the Home Assistant infrastructure you configure. Optional device diagnostics may use a Home Assistant Cloud or remote-UI route supplied by your server. Camera and microphone media goes directly to authenticated local RTSP clients and never through a developer relay or cloud media service. The developer receives no personal data, analytics, tracking, telemetry or advertising data from the app. Requires a Home Assistant server accessible from the device, or use Demo Mode without a server. The current App Store build requires iOS 15 or later. Older devices can retain the last compatible App Store version; the open-source project also retains a universal iOS 9.3.3-compatible developer build, where Local Camera Stream requires iOS 10.3.3 or later.

About

Item Log

Track personal possessions, digital assets, and recurring subscriptions. Understand your total asset value, monitor spending on services, and avoid missed renewal dates. Keep all your belongings and recurring payments organized in one place.

Highlights
  • Track personal items and digital devices
  • Organize items by category
  • View total asset value
  • Manage recurring subscriptions
  • Monitor monthly spending and renewal dates
  • Clean data dashboards
Features
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Item Log is a simple and clean tracker for personal items, assets, and subscriptions. Use it to record the things you own, such as phones, computers, cars, cameras, watches, collectibles, accessories, and more. You can also manage app memberships, video subscriptions, music plans, cloud services, and other recurring payments. For each item, you can track its name, category, price, status, and days in use. The app helps you understand your total asset value, category distribution, item count, and daily cost. For subscriptions, you can record monthly costs, annual estimates, renewal dates, and current status, making every recurring expense easier to manage. Key Features: Track personal items, digital devices, cars, cameras, and more Organize items by category View total asset value and category breakdowns Calculate daily cost for each item Manage app memberships and recurring subscriptions Track monthly spending, annual estimates, and renewal dates Record active subscriptions and one-time purchases Clean data dashboards for assets and subscriptions Great for: Organizing your devices, collections, and personal belongings Understanding the total value of what you own Managing subscriptions like Netflix, iCloud, Disney+, music apps, and more Avoiding forgotten renewals and hidden recurring costs Keeping a clear record of your assets and expenses Item Log Meow helps you keep your belongings, assets, and subscriptions organized in one place. Instructions for Automatic renewal and subscription of members - Subscription Service: During the subscription period, you can use advanced features without any restrictions Subscription period: 1 month /1 year/permanent - Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account - Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged 24 hours before expiration. If the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period To cancel the renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Management 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period Privacy Policy https://xcni2h7rjbza.feishu.cn/wiki/VTMhwedhCiBLcyk7AIacnS71nSb?from=from_copylink Terms of Service https://xcni2h7rjbza.feishu.cn/wiki/An2pwdLoiiK5qakR1TRcpnEunGp?from=from_copylink EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HA Dash4 screens
Item Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HA Dash at none against Item Log's 2. HA Dash also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Item Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. HA Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HA Dash versus Item Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHA DashItem Log
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshleigh HopkinsRainbowTime Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

HA Dash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Item Log

Subscriptions1
  • 年度会员$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$4.99

Questions

Is HA Dash free?
HA Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Item Log free?
Item Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HA Dash or Item Log have ads?
Neither HA Dash nor Item Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HA Dash or Item Log?
HA Dash ships an update weekly, and Item Log weekly. Most recently, HA Dash was updated on October 17, 2026 and Item Log on October 15, 2026.

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