Comparison

ControlHub vs Magic Home

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

Head to head
About

ControlHub

Automate your home devices by setting them to turn on or off as you arrive or leave. Offers faster control of your Insteon devices with a clean, intuitive interface and Today Widget access. A single in-app purchase unlocks full device management.

Highlights
  • Automatic device control on home entry/exit
  • Faster Insteon device control
  • Today Widget access
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Add unlimited Insteon devices
Features
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*** This app requires an Insteon Hub model 2245-222 *** Features: - Automatically turn on/off your devices when you enter/exit home - Control your Insteon devices faster compared to the default INSTEON Hub app - Quick and convenient access to your devices from the Today Widget - Clean and intuitive design. No need to drill down multiple menus just to control your devices ** The app allows you to add one INSTEON device for free. An in-app purchase is required to add all your INSTEON devices to the app and control them **

About

Magic Home

Features
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Magic Home - Control Center Turn your house into a truly smart home with Magic Home, your powerful control hub for connected devices at home and on the go. Local + Remote Control Control your devices instantly on your local Wi-Fi network, or securely access them from anywhere in the world over the internet. Whether you are at home, at work, or traveling, your smart home stays within reach. Real-Time Performance Magic Home uses fast, reliable communication for real-time updates and instant command execution. Switch relays, monitor status, and manage your environment with smooth, responsive control. Climate Monitoring Track temperature and humidity from connected sensors in real time. Keep your home comfortable, protect sensitive spaces, and make smarter energy decisions with live climate data. Secure by Design Your control sessions are protected with secure authentication and encrypted communication channels. You stay in control of who can access your devices. Beautiful, User-Friendly Interface Enjoy a clean, modern UI built for both beginners and power users, with full light and dark theme support across devices. Easy Setup Add devices quickly and start controlling in minutes. Magic Home supports direct local setup and secure internet-based access for remote management. Key Features Local Wi-Fi device control for ultra-fast response Secure remote access from anywhere in the world Real-time device status and climate monitoring Instant relay and command execution Temperature and humidity insights Light and dark theme support Secure authentication and WebSocket communication Cross-platform experience Perfect For Homeowners with smart devices Smart home and automation enthusiasts Users who want local speed plus global access Families who need reliable remote control Anyone who wants secure, modern smart home management Why Magic Home? Magic Home combines the best of both worlds: lightning-fast local control and secure internet access when you are away. Manage your smart home with confidence, speed, and flexibility. Download Magic Home today and control your home from anywhere.

Screenshots

ControlHub4 screens
Magic Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Home at none against ControlHub's 1. ControlHub's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. ControlHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ControlHub ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ControlHub versus Magic Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlHubMagic Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaaDoTaaLinoop K K

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ControlHub

One-time1
  • Add all your Insteon devices$4.99
None

Magic Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ControlHub free?
ControlHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Home free?
Magic Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ControlHub or Magic Home have ads?
Neither ControlHub nor Magic Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ControlHub or Magic Home?
ControlHub ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Home every 3 months. Most recently, ControlHub was updated on October 3, 2026 and Magic Home on October 8, 2026.

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