Out of 249+ smart home system apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
Compare top Smart Home System Apps (November 2026)
Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.
Control your smart home devices remotely from your phone. Manage lights, climate, security, and more with touch and voice commands. The app offers live view for two-way communication and allows you to personalize your smart home experience.
What We Love
👍 Easy and works
🚀 Life is easier
🚀 Smarter home
👍 Awesome
👍 Looks great
👍 Fantastic smart home system
👍 Annoyed to wow - love app design
👍 Fantastic system
👍 Brilliant
👍 Looks great
Room to Improve
🐛 Doesn't work
🐛 Not for Canadian
🐛 The works with LIFX never resolves, never grants access
🐛 App didn't work
🐛 HORRIBLE
🐛 Glitchy
🐛 Nice looking devices, but buggy at times
🐛 No longer works on iPad
🐛 Misleading claims
🐛 Can't hear anything
🐛 Please reconsider buying this
🐛 Great concept - fails to execute
🐛 Glitchy
🐛 You're forgetting about Canada!
🐛 No longer works on iPad
🐛 App is garbage
🐛 Network connectivity issues literally all the time
🐛 Update
🐛 Cannot change Control settings from phone
🐛 Not really ready
🐛 Confusing
🐛 Horrible
🐛 Not HomeKit compatible
🐛 Still no HomeKit
🐛 Live View does not work. Ever!
🐛 Great hardware, software leaves a lot to be desired.
Control your home with an intelligent system that optimizes energy consumption and maximizes comfort. Connect with professional installers for seamless maintenance and peak system performance.
What are the best smart home system apps for iPhone?
SmartThings tops our smart home system apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 856K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Are there free smart home system apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top smart home system apps we rank are free to download, including SmartThings and Brilliant Smart Home System.
Does SmartThings have ads or in-app purchases?
SmartThings has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
How many smart home system apps are on the App Store?
We track 249+ smart home system apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
