Comparison

IP vs YOUVI Mobile

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

Head to head
About

IP

Features
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IP-Symcon Mobile is the mobile visualisation for the IP-Symcon automation software. It offers you a fast and comfortable way to monitor and control all the devices and equipment of your building. With your user-defined WebFronts you can command your equipment in real time or control individual states. Access is quick due to low data transmission no matter if you use it via your local network or a 3G/LTE remote access. The authentication by user name/password and an optionally available SSL encryption further provides a secure connection. From a single interface, you can command all systems supported by IP-Symcon such as EIB/KNX, LCN, digitalSTROM, EnOcean, eq3 HomeMatic, Eaton Xcomfort, Z-Wave, M-Bus, ModBus (for instance WAGO SPS/Beckhoff SPS), Siemens OZW, Siemens Logo, different ALLNET devices and other systems. A complete list can be found here: http://www.ip-symcon.de/produkt/hardware/ For testing purposes this app has predefined configurations for our webfront.info demo. The german localization which is shown on the screenshots can be fully customized by your own configuration. The functions at a glance: - Fast access due to minimal data transmission - User-defined WebFronts for different servers/access levels - Three Skins (Light, Blue, Dark) - Authentication by user name and password - Secure connection using SSL encryption - All IP-Symcon compatible systems are supported - Special variables are supported (TextBox, HTMLBox, HexColor) - Display of media files configured with IP-Symcon (for instance webcam images, MJPEG streams) - Configuration of cyclic events (e.x. weekly timers) - Dynamic content for example creating, deleting or hiding of object will be updated in the app immediately - Send custom alarms/messages via Push Notifications (*) - Display mobile Charts of e.x. your consumption, temperature or presence - Add favorites which are accessible from the Home-Screen through Force-Touch - Add Shortcuts that can be used to active any action through Siri commands Important: This application requires installation of an IP-Symcon server system equipped with IP-Symcon Basic, IP-Symcon Professional or IP-Symcon Unlimited, version 4.0 or higher. Additionally, the corresponding hardware for your building automation has to be installed. All categories, variables and devices shown on the screenshots are examples taken from a sample project. You personal IP-Symcon Mobile App will be individually customized depending on the configuration of your IP-Symcon server system. Please also refer to the documentation concerning the IP-Symcon WebFront. (*) Sending Push Notifications requires an internet connection and a valid IP-Symcon subscription.

About

YOUVI Mobile

Visualize and control building functions like lights, shading, and heating via the KNX protocol. This app works with a YOUVI server and requires a PEAKnx touch panel or Windows 10 PC with a USB-Connector. Import your ETS project to automatically generate a personalized dashboard for managing your smart home.

Highlights
  • KNX protocol visualization
  • Control lights, shading, heating
  • Dashboard customization
  • Room overview and device filter
  • ETS project import
  • Automatic visualization generation
Features
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YOUVI Visu is used to visualize building functions that communicate by the KNX protocol with the help of the YOUVI server. Control lights, shading, heating and much more conveniently from your Microsoft Windows device. To use the application, you need either a PEAKnx touch panel (Controlmini, Controlpro) or a Windows 10 computer with PEAKnx USB-Connector. The YOUVI services must be installed on the device and it must be connected to your KNX network. To access your building functions, all you need to do is import your ETS project into YOUVI. The visualization will then be created automatically. Please refer to the instructions in the YOUVI Short Guide. The app gives you an overview of basic building functions. Set up your dashboard according to your wishes with devices or find them in the room overview or in the device filter.

Screenshots

IP4 screens
YOUVI Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IP at 12.0 against YOUVI Mobile's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP ships an update every 3 months, YOUVI Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
IP versus YOUVI Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPYOUVI Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”33.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymcon GmbHPEAKnx GmbH

In-app purchases

None

IP

No in-app purchases

None

YOUVI Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP free?
IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YOUVI Mobile free?
YOUVI Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP or YOUVI Mobile have ads?
Neither IP nor YOUVI Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP or YOUVI Mobile?
IP ships an update every 3 months, and YOUVI Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, IP was updated on September 5, 2026 and YOUVI Mobile on August 25, 2026.

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