Comparison

Basic KNX vs SharKNX

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

Head to head
About

Basic KNX

This utility app allows users to quickly test their KNX installations by connecting to a KNX/IP gateway. It supports sending various data types and requires the device to be on the same network as the gateway.

Highlights
  • Test KNX installations
  • Connect via KNX/IP gateway
  • Send BOOLEAN, BYTE, WORD, DOUBLE WORD data
  • Wi-Fi or VPN network connection
  • English and Spanish language support
Features
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Basic KNX is an application that allows us to quickly and easily test a KNX installation. To use this application, you must have a running KNX installation which must have an interface with the IP network (KNX/IP Gateway). This application connects and submits data through "Tunnelling Services" provided by the KNXnet/IP protocol. In future updates, we will add the sending data capability through the "Routing Services". The application works when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the same network as the KNX/IP interface. This can be via Wi-Fi or VPN. This application allows the sending of BOOLEAN, BYTE, WORD and DOUBLE WORD data. At the moment the application is in English and Spanish. Other languages will be supported in future updates. For a more complete control of your installation, we invite you to use the Easy KNX application. If you have any suggestion or question, please contact us at software@iecor.com. Copyright (c) 2015–2018 IECOR. All rights reserved. Basic KNX v1.3.0

About

SharKNX

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Connect directly to compatible KNX IP interfaces and routers. No separate server required. SharKNX is a mobile toolkit for KNX control, bus monitoring, diagnostics and commissioning. Explore ETS projects, monitor live KNX telegrams, read device values and control KNX functions directly from your phone or tablet. ETS PROJECT VIEWER & KNX CONTROL • Browse Group Addresses, topology, building structure, functions and devices as organized in your ETS project • Inspect device Group Objects and their linked Group Addresses • Read and write KNX values via Group Addresses, with support for 100+ KNX Datapoint Types (DPTs) • Find information quickly with advanced filters for names, DPTs, manufacturers, programming status and more KNX VISUALIZATION DASHBOARDS • Create interactive KNX dashboards with the built-in visualization editor • Add switches, dimmers, blinds, climate controls, live values and scene buttons • Build dashboards using JSON and import them into SharKNX, even when generated with AI tools • Export and share dashboards with clients and end users • Include KNX Secure credentials or secure Group Address settings for easier client setup KNX BUS MONITOR & DIAGNOSTICS • Monitor live KNX telegrams in Bus Monitor or Group Monitor mode, including source, destination, Group Address and decoded values • Isolate traffic using text filters, wildcards and AND/OR conditions • Analyze bus statistics, communication errors, real-time value plots and device traffic charts • Import ETS XML monitor logs and export telegrams to ETS XML or CSV KNX COMMISSIONING & DEVICE MANAGEMENT • Scan KNX lines to discover devices and find devices in Programming Mode • Program Individual Addresses and check device presence • Toggle Programming Mode, reset devices and read Device Info • Inspect and test Group Objects and linked Group Addresses using Device Info with Group Communication • Read coupler and router filter tables and compare them with your ETS project KNX IP CONNECTIVITY & SECURITY • Automatically discover compatible KNX IP interfaces and routers • Connect using KNXnet/IP Tunneling over UDP or TCP • Support KNX IP Secure Tunneling and KNX IP Secure Routing • Import secure ETS projects and automatically apply KNX Data Secure keys for encrypted Group Address communication ASSISTANT, SCRIPTS & CUSTOM ACTION PAGES • Use the built-in Assistant to find ETS project information and guide supported actions • Create and reuse scripts for diagnostic and commissioning tasks • Build custom action pages for frequently used commands, scenes and test routines

Screenshots

Basic KNX4 screens
SharKNX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic KNX at none against SharKNX's 3. Basic KNX also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). SharKNX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SharKNX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic KNX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Basic KNX against 5.0 for SharKNX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic KNX ships an update every 6 weeks, SharKNX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic KNX versus SharKNX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic KNXSharKNX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMauricio DomenechOWL AUTOMATA PRIVATE COMPANY

Customer experience

Basic KNX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SharKNX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Basic KNX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SharKNX

Subscriptions2
  • SharKNX Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SharKNX Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • SharKNX Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Basic KNX free?
Basic KNX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharKNX free?
SharKNX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic KNX or SharKNX?
Basic KNX and SharKNX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Basic KNX or SharKNX have ads?
Neither Basic KNX nor SharKNX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic KNX or SharKNX?
Basic KNX ships an update every 6 weeks, and SharKNX weekly. Most recently, Basic KNX was updated on October 14, 2026 and SharKNX on October 24, 2026.

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