Comparison

IP vs mediola connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

mediola connect

Integrate smart home devices with your network using a dedicated bridge. Control and automate compatible devices, create scenes, and set up automations based on various triggers. Seamlessly connect your smart home ecosystem to major platforms.

Highlights
  • Integrate Matter Bridges into home network
  • Teach-in and control compatible devices
  • Create device groups and scenes
  • Automate based on events, time, or sensors
  • Integrate with Apple Home app
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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The companion app for all mediola Matter Bridges. Using the app, you have the capability to integrate the Matter Bridges into your home network. You can teach-in supported devices and subsequently control and automate them directly with the app. Additionally, you can use it to integrate the Matter Bridge and all connected devices into the major Matter Smart Home ecosystems allowing you to combine them with the entire Matter world there. Features: • Integration of mediola Matter Bridges into your home network • Easy teach-in and control of compatible devices (regardless of Matter) • Create device groups and scenes • Create automations (astro events, time scheduling, sensor status) • Pairing/integration of Matter Bridges and all connected devices into the Apple Home app • Modern design with a simple and intuitive user-interface Requirements: To use this app, a mediola® Matter Bridge and compatible devices/components are required as a basic setup. Depending on the version of the Matter Bridge, different wireless components are supported. Check the list of compatible components for the different versions at https://matter-bridge.com. For more information, visit https://matter-bridge.com.

Screenshots

IP4 screens
mediola connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IP at 12.0 against mediola connect's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

IP ships an update every 3 months, mediola connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
IP versus mediola connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPmediola connect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymcon GmbHmediola - connected living AG

In-app purchases

None

IP

No in-app purchases

None

mediola connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP free?
IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mediola connect free?
mediola connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP or mediola connect have ads?
Neither IP nor mediola connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP or mediola connect?
IP ships an update every 3 months, and mediola connect every 2 months. Most recently, IP was updated on September 19, 2026 and mediola connect on September 20, 2026.

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