Comparison

iCasaMia vs HSYCO

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

Head to head
About

iCasaMia

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive remote control for your home automation system. Manage lighting, motors, climate, schedules, energy consumption, and security cameras with ease. The app offers intuitive configuration and installer-level programming capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote control for lighting and motors
  • Customizable scenarios
  • Temperature monitoring and control
  • Clock-based programming
  • Energy consumption management
  • Camera feed viewing
  • System status monitoring
Features
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The official application for the system bus Domino Duemmegi. iCasaMia turns your iPhone / iPad into a remote control for: - Control switch (on / off, dimming) - Control motors for controlling awnings, shutters, etc. - Create custom scenarios and recall them with a simple action - Check and control the temperature of the rooms - Carry out programming based on the clock (irrigation, automatic switching, etc.). - Monitor and manage the energy consumed loads - View images from cameras iCasaMia requires a WiFi connection and a suitable network interface connected to the Domino System (DFWEB, WEBS, DFAPP, DFCP4-ETH) iCasaMia is easy to configure. It automatically searches the system modules and allows customization of menus: rooms, scenarios, climate zones, etc. In installer mode, iCasaMia allows to program and configure the system directly from your iPhone or iPad iCasaMia allows you to control: - The on / off outputs: DF2R, DF4R, DF4RP, DF4RP/I - The dimmer outputs: DFDM, DFDT, DFDI, DFDI2, DFDV, DF4DV - Outputs to control motors: DFTR, DFTP, DFTP/I - Module temperature: DFCT, DFTZ - The weekly programming clock DFCK3 - Auxiliary modules DF4I/V, DF8IL - The management module loads: DFCC2 - Modules dedicated DFRHT, DFLUX, DFDMX, DFDALI, DFMETEO, DFLS - The configurable module DF8RIT, DF4RI - And other modules such DFCP, DF4IL, DFIGLASS iCasaMia also allows you to view the status of all inputs and system sensors.

About

HSYCO

Control your home and building automation systems remotely. This app offers a convenient and secure way to connect to your server, manage interfaces, and even send commands via Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Connect to HSYCO Server
  • HTML5 GUI with web-based design tools
  • Java and JavaScript server API
  • Touch ID authentication
  • Apple Watch support
  • Kiosk mode
Features
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HSYCO is an innovative software framework for home and building automation applications. It is highly scalable, portable, secure, reliable and customizable. HSYCO combines an efficient HTML5 GUI, with web-based design tools, and an extensive Java and JavaScript server API for the automation and control logic. The HSYCO App lets you easily connect to your HSYCO Server, in a more convenient way than traditional Web-based access. HSYCO Remote can use Touch ID for authentication, and handles your PIN/PUK credentials automatically in the background. HSYCO App allows you to define your favourite interfaces and to quickly switch between them. It also supports rotation lock and kiosk mode. HSYCO App also offers Apple Watch support, so you can send any command to your HSYCO Server using your Apple Watch. And if you have multiple HSYCO Servers, a simple swipe on Apple Watch will immediately switch from one server to another. HSYCO S.r.l. develops state-of-the-art solutions for home and building automation systems. Combining a clever design and unparalleled integration of leading technologies, we upgrade buildings to a different level of comfort, security and energy efficiency.

Screenshots

iCasaMia4 screens
HSYCO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HSYCO at every 5 weeks against iCasaMia's every 3 months. HSYCO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). iCasaMia's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCasaMia ships an update every 3 months, HSYCO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCasaMia versus HSYCO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCasaMiaHSYCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFoxel ElectronicsHSYCO S.r.l.

Customer experience

iCasaMia

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

HSYCO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCasaMia

No in-app purchases

None

HSYCO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCasaMia free?
iCasaMia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HSYCO free?
HSYCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCasaMia or HSYCO have ads?
Neither iCasaMia nor HSYCO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCasaMia or HSYCO?
iCasaMia ships an update every 3 months, and HSYCO every 5 weeks. Most recently, iCasaMia was updated on October 11, 2026 and HSYCO on October 10, 2026.

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