# Sélection vs Controller for HomeKit

The clearest difference is rating: Sélection at 5.0 against Controller for HomeKit's 4.1. Sélection also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sélection sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sélection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sélection's written reviews are positive against 26% of Controller for HomeKit's.

Sélection ships an update every 2 months, Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sélection | Controller for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selection/id771872884/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trusted Media Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411524301) | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) |

## What reviewers say

### Sélection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selection/id771872884)

This digital magazine offers inspiring articles, impactful reports, and practical advice on health, finance, travel, and more. Enjoy exclusive interactive content, photos, and videos, alongside the classic 'Pris au mot' game.

**Highlights:** Inspirational articles, Impactful reports, Practical advice, Exclusive interactive content, Photos and videos, Pris au mot game

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Options d'abonnement pour Sélection | $1.99 | per month |
| Options d'abonnement pour Sélection | $14.99 | per year |
| Sélection Jan/Feb 2021 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Sep 2021 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Jul/Aug 2022 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Apr 2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection May 2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Jul/Aug 2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Jun 2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Mar 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection May 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Apr 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sélection Jun 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Selection September 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Controller for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

Enhance your smart home experience with advanced control and automation. Visualize your home with floor plans, track device performance with charts, and create complex automations tailored to your needs. Organize devices, store setup codes, and monitor your entire smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Floor plan visualization with LiDAR, Device performance charts, Complex automations and workflows, Custom notifications, Smart folders and filters, Setup code storage, Device maintenance and logs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation features
- 📚 Helpful backup and restore functionality
- 🔍 Detailed logging and troubleshooting
- 🧠 Advanced HomeKit control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Backup and restore issues
- Disappearing automations and accessories
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better integration with Apple Home app
- Support for more HomeKit device types
- Ability to customize automation triggers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sélection free?

Sélection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sélection or Controller for HomeKit?

Sélection is rated higher. Sélection averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Sélection or Controller for HomeKit have ads?

Neither Sélection nor Controller for HomeKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sélection or Controller for HomeKit?

Sélection ships an update every 2 months, and Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. Most recently, Sélection was updated on September 26, 2026 and Controller for HomeKit on October 12, 2026.

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