# Abode vs Idåsen Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idåsen Controller at 76% against Abode's 23%. Idåsen Controller also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Abode's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 21). On price, update cadence, 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 Idåsen Controller sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idåsen Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abode has 4.8K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Abode's written reviews are positive against 76% of Idåsen Controller's.

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, Idåsen Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abode | Idåsen Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abode/id828260682/reviews) | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idasen-controller/id1562124476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **75.5% 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 | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abode Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828260685) | [Tiago Alves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214222467) |

## 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


### Idåsen Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idasen-controller/id1562124476)

Effortlessly manage your standing desk height. Manually adjust or set custom presets for automatic movement. Integrate with Siri for voice commands and create shortcuts for quick access to favorite positions.

**Highlights:** Manual desk height control, Automatic movement to saved positions, Siri command integration, Favorite preset shortcuts, Easy desk management

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation of $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation of $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation of $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abode free?

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

### Is Idåsen Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Abode or Idåsen Controller?

Idåsen Controller is rated higher. Abode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Idåsen Controller averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do Abode or Idåsen Controller have ads?

Neither Abode nor Idåsen Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Abode or Idåsen Controller?

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idåsen Controller every 3 weeks. Most recently, Abode was updated on October 9, 2026 and Idåsen Controller on October 8, 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.*