# Abode vs Homemanager for Homebridge

Abode and Homemanager for Homebridge both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Homemanager for Homebridge's written reviews are positive against 23% of Abode's. Homemanager for Homebridge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Abode's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 191). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Homemanager for Homebridge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Abode against 4.2 for Homemanager for Homebridge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abode has 4.9K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Abode's written reviews are positive against 64% of Homemanager for Homebridge's.

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, Homemanager for Homebridge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abode | Homemanager for Homebridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abode/id828260682/reviews) | **[4.2 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homemanager-for-homebridge/id1440396849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abode Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828260685) | [ParceApp UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742434398) |

## What reviewers say

### Abode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abode/id828260682)

Control your home security system remotely. Arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and receive instant alerts. Automate your home with custom actions and notifications, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Arm & disarm system, View live & recorded video, Receive security alerts, Home automation, Customizable notifications, System setup & expansion, Timeline event filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $8.49 | per month |
| 24/7 Recording | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $26.99 | per month |
| Single Camera | $34.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| 24/7 Recording | $109.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent security system
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Reliable monitoring and notifications
- 💡 Flexible automation and integration options
- 🚀 Smooth and user-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable camera connectivity and performance
- 🔋 Inconsistent geofencing and location services
- 💸 Paywall for basic features and notifications
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and issues
- 👎 Poor customer support and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent device connectivity and offline issues
- Inaccurate sensor and alarm notifications
- Incompatibility with certain Wi-Fi network configurations

**Requested features**

- Improved HomeKit integration
- More customization options for sensors and automations
- Better battery life indicators and management
- Ability to rename devices within the app


### Homemanager for Homebridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homemanager-for-homebridge/id1440396849)

This app simplifies the management of Homebridge and HOOBS systems on your iPhone or iPad. It offers guided setup, an intuitive interface, and powerful tools for integrations, configuration, and maintenance, making it easier to bring unsupported devices into Apple Home.

**Highlights:** Integration Store, Interactive Configuration, System Updates, Logs and Terminal access, Hybrid Editor for JSON, Multi-server management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial | Free | one-time |
| Legacy - Basic Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legacy License Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legacy License Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic to Pro Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Basic to Pro Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| Legacy License Pro | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Easy management of Homebridge from mobile device
- 💰 Fair one-time pricing model with free trial
- 🔧 Comprehensive device and plugin management
- 📱 Convenient remote access capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Aggressive licensing/paywall implementation
- 🐛 Device recognition issues (shows as 'unknown')
- ❌ Compatibility problems with newer HOOBS versions
- 🔐 No Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support
- ⚙️ Inconsistent temperature unit display

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes intermittently
- Statistics fail to load on app launch
- Temperature display ignores system settings
- Homebridge status shows as 'unknown' despite working
- Port configuration restrictions and errors

**Requested features**

- iOS widget support for home screen and lock screen
- Remote access/VPN configuration support
- Node.js update capability from app
- Terminal access for Homebridge commands
- Parameter graphs and historical data visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abode free?

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

### Is Homemanager for Homebridge free?

Homemanager for Homebridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Abode or Homemanager for Homebridge?

Homemanager for Homebridge is rated higher. Abode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Homemanager for Homebridge averages 4.2 from 191 ratings.

### Do Abode or Homemanager for Homebridge have ads?

Neither Abode nor Homemanager for Homebridge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Abode or Homemanager for Homebridge?

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Homemanager for Homebridge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Abode was updated on October 29, 2026 and Homemanager for Homebridge on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*