plusBLE vs HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
plusBLE
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The concept is simple but breakthrough. It is the marriage of smart electronics and Bluetooth 4.0 (also sometimes referred to Bluetooth low energy / BLE). Every Bluetooth Smart product utilizes BLE as the wireless connection to the on board processor, real time clocks, memory and more. Installing the product is as easy as plugging the switch to different home appliances or screwing the converter to light bulb. This can be simply controlled from any Bluetooth Smart Ready enabled Mobile device, with customizable apps for IOS
HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant
Control your smart home using voice commands with this private, fast companion app. It seamlessly integrates with the Home Assistant platform, offering hands-free operation for lights, switches, and more across various Apple devices and smart glasses.
- Home Assistant integration
- Voice command control
- Smart glasses support
- Local command processing
- Privacy focused
- Apple Watch optimized
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HomeBuddy is a fast, private, voice-powered companion for controlling your smart home through the open-source Home Assistant platform. Use natural voice commands to control lights, switches, sensors, scripts, cameras, and more from your iPhone, Apple Watch, Even Realities G1 smart glasses, or Halliday glasses. Built for speed, simplicity, and privacy, HomeBuddy can process commands locally or through your own Home Assistant setup. No cloud AI account is required. Key Features: • Seamless Home Assistant integration • Hands-free smart home control with natural voice commands • Support for iPhone, Apple Watch, Even Realities G1, and Halliday glasses • Local command processing support • Home Assistant AI Agent support • Private by design, with no required HomeBuddy account • Apple Watch experience optimized for quick access and Digital Crown navigation • Smart glasses support for controlling your home from your wearable display • Import and export settings for easier setup across devices • Clean, focused interface designed for everyday smart home control HomeBuddy gives you flexible control over your smart environment without unnecessary accounts, distractions, or lock-in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant at every 5 days against plusBLE's every 3 months. plusBLE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
plusBLE ships an update every 3 months, HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | plusBLE | HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | linCogN Technology Co. Limited | Filippos Pirpilidis |
In-app purchases
plusBLE
No in-app purchases
HomeBuddy for HomeAssistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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