SmartHome Control vs iWay Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHome Control
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HomeControl makes everyday access to your home simple, fast, and secure. Control your home gate, garage door, and main door directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Quickly access essential controls through the Home Screen widget, while location-based safety checks help prevent operation when you are too far away. Key features: - Control your gate, garage, and main door - Optional hold-to-operate protection - Location and distance safety validation - Home Screen widgets for quick access - Apple Watch support - Light and dark appearance - Secure Firebase authentication - Clear command and connection status - Modern Liquid Glass-inspired interface HomeControl puts your most important home-access controls within easy reachβwithout unnecessary complexity. HomeControl requires compatible home-control hardware and an internet connection. Always visually confirm that the controlled gate or door can move safely.
iWay Status
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHome Control at fortnightly against iWay Status's every 2 months. iWay Status's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHome Control ships an update fortnightly, iWay Status every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHome Control | iWay Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Worapot Jumniandumrongkarn | iWay AG |
In-app purchases
SmartHome Control
No in-app purchases
iWay Status
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartHome Control free?
Is iWay Status free?
Do SmartHome Control or iWay Status have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartHome Control or iWay Status?
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