Comparison

Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot vs Microbit Setup Apps

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

Head to head
About

Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot

Control your smart home devices from a single interface. This app connects to your Domoticz or Jeedom server, offering instant access to lights, thermostats, cameras, and more. It supports multiple platforms and offers advanced automation features.

Highlights
  • Connects to Domoticz and Jeedom servers
  • Controls lights, blinds, thermostats, and cameras
  • Supports Apple Watch and Home Screen Widgets
  • Geofencing and push notifications
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Secure and private with local data storage
Features
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Control your entire smart home from one app. Pilot connects to your Domoticz or Jeedom server and gives you instant access to every device — lights, blinds, thermostats, switches, cameras, sensors, scenes, and security panels. Trusted by home automation enthusiasts since 2014, with 500+ ratings on the App Store. WORKS WITH YOUR SETUP • Full support for Domoticz (with real-time WebSocket updates) and Jeedom servers • Automatic local/remote URL switching — fast at home, accessible anywhere • HTTP and HTTPS with self-signed certificate support • Every device on your server appears automatically CONTROL EVERYTHING • Lights: on/off, dimming, full RGB color control • Blinds & shutters: open, close, set position • Thermostats: set temperature, Evohome multi-zone support • Scenes & groups: trigger automations with one tap • Security panels: arm/disarm with passcode • Cameras: live MJPEG feeds • Sensors: temperature, humidity, barometer, UV, rain, wind APPLE WATCH COMPANION • Redesigned in SwiftUI for a fast, native watchOS experience • WidgetKit complications for quick access from your watch face • Control devices directly from your wrist HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Redesigned widgets with large text and prominent action buttons • Quick-access to your favorite devices without opening the app AUTOMATE YOUR HOME • Geofencing: trigger actions when you arrive or leave (unlimited locations) • Push notifications: real-time alerts from your server • Siri Shortcuts: control devices with your voice SECURE & PRIVATE • All data stored locally on your device — nothing sent to external servers • App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode • Encrypted backup via iCloud sync BUILT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Simple, intuitive interface anyone can use • Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, and Swedish • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch FREE TO TRY Pilot is free to download with basic device control. Subscribe to Pilot Premium to unlock all features including multiple servers, geofencing, push notifications, Apple Watch, widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Dark Mode, and ad-free use. Privacy policy: https://pilothomecontrol.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://pilothomecontrol.com/terms-of-use/

About

Microbit Setup Apps

Features
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Use this app to configure the network settings of your Microbit device

Screenshots

Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot4 screens
Microbit Setup Apps2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microbit Setup Apps at none against Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot's 4. Microbit Setup Apps also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Microbit Setup Apps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot versus Microbit Setup Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDomoticz & Jeedom by PilotMicrobit Setup Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick FerreiraMicrobit 2.0 AB

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot

Subscriptions3
  • Pilot Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pilot Premium yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Pilot Patron$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pilot Premium$8.99
None

Microbit Setup Apps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot free?
Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microbit Setup Apps free?
Microbit Setup Apps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot or Microbit Setup Apps have ads?
Neither Domoticz & Jeedom by Pilot nor Microbit Setup Apps shows ads.

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