# LaMetric Time vs Home Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Home Assistant at 4.7 against LaMetric Time's 2.5. Home Assistant also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 27) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Assistant has 4K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of LaMetric Time's written reviews are positive against 54% of Home Assistant's.

LaMetric Time ships an update every 6 weeks, Home Assistant every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaMetric Time | Home Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lametric-time/id987445829/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Atoms Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042231653) | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) |

## What reviewers say

### LaMetric Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lametric-time/id987445829)

Control and customize your smart clock with this official application.  Manage device settings, personalize clock faces, and extend functionality with community-developed mini-apps.  Stay informed with internet data and integrate with smart home devices.

**Highlights:** Device setup and management, Display and audio settings, Customizable clock faces, Community mini-app integration, Display scheduling and scrolling modes, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401)

Control your entire smart home from one app, locally and privately. Automate devices, receive notifications, and manage your home's data securely. Integrates with thousands of smart devices and open standards.

**Highlights:** Control entire home from one app, Discover and configure new devices, Automate device actions, Local data privacy, Connect to open standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter), Remote access via Home Assistant Cloud, Location-based automation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaMetric Time free?

LaMetric Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home Assistant free?

Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LaMetric Time or Home Assistant?

Home Assistant is rated higher. LaMetric Time averages 2.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Home Assistant averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do LaMetric Time or Home Assistant have ads?

Neither LaMetric Time nor Home Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaMetric Time or Home Assistant?

LaMetric Time ships an update every 6 weeks, and Home Assistant every 10 days. Most recently, LaMetric Time was updated on October 13, 2026 and Home Assistant on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*