Comparison

HS3Touch vs MySmartWindows

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

Head to head
About

HS3Touch

This client app requires a separate Windows design program to create custom interfaces for your smart home system. It connects to your HomeSeer system via a cloud service to provide remote access and control. Users need a license for the design software to utilize this application.

Highlights
  • Customizable smart home interface
  • Remote control of HomeSeer systems
  • Works with HS3 and HS3PRO
  • Requires HS3Touch Designer software
  • Cloud service integration
Features
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This HS3Touch client is NOT a stand-alone app. It is designed to work in tandem with HS3Touch Designer (a commercial Windows software program). If you do not have a license for HS3Touch Designer, please install HomeSeer Mobile (our standard free app) instead. System Requirements: • Any HS3 or HS3PRO-powered HomeSeer system (including all HomeTrollers) • HomeSeer HS3Touch Designer • MyHomeSeer-Remote cloud service account Installation: • Ensure that your HomeSeer HS3 system is running • Register for a Free MyHomeSeer-Remote account and add your HomeSeer license codes to that account • Download and install the HSTouch client (this app) on your mobile device(s) • Open your IOS settings, find HSTouch and enter your MyHomeSeer username and password • Launch this app and connect using MyHomeSeer. Your system should now be accessible! • App will automatically load a default project based on the type of IOS device you are using.

About

MySmartWindows

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Pair, calibrate, and control your windows effortlessly using our intuitive MySmartWindows app for real-time or scheduled operations. Powered by an eco-friendly solar-battery system, MySmartWindows seamlessly merges technology with simplicity. Prioritizing safety with patented Pinch Protection, an auto-engaging Smart Window Lock, and tamper-detection systems, this smart solution redefines home automation. Quickly control your MySmartWindows from the Home tab, using the Smart Point controls, or dive into the details in the device control screen for ultra-fine position control of your windows. Enjoy the convenience of automatic scheduling and a user-friendly interface, making window control a breeze.

Screenshots

HS3Touch1 screens
MySmartWindows3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HS3Touch at monthly against MySmartWindows's every 6 months. HS3Touch also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

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

HS3Touch ships an update monthly, MySmartWindows every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HS3Touch versus MySmartWindows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHS3TouchMySmartWindows
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomeSeerQC Manufacturing, Inc

In-app purchases

None

HS3Touch

No in-app purchases

None

MySmartWindows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HS3Touch free?
HS3Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySmartWindows free?
MySmartWindows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HS3Touch or MySmartWindows have ads?
Neither HS3Touch nor MySmartWindows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HS3Touch or MySmartWindows?
HS3Touch ships an update monthly, and MySmartWindows every 6 months. Most recently, HS3Touch was updated on June 9, 2026 and MySmartWindows on September 14, 2026.

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