Report updated Apr 3, 2026
HomeDash
v6.0.1inbrillio UG (haftungsbeschrankt)
Smart home enthusiasts and power users who find the native Apple Home app too limited and desire a highly customizable, stable, and long-term supported interface.
What Is HomeDash?
Launched Mar 2, 2016
Updated Mar 2026
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Create personalized, visually appealing dashboards with flexible widgets for individual devices, groups, or rooms.
Unified control for smart home devices compatible with both Apple HomeKit and the Matter standard.
Apply settings from one device to multiple devices of the same type simultaneously.
Create, organize, and trigger scenes with folder support and quick capture of current device states.
Activate scenes directly from iOS Spotlight search for faster access.
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What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- 8+ years of proven reliability and continuous updates
- Highly flexible, widget-based dashboard customization
- Efficient bulk device management (apply settings to multiple devices)
- No-subscription, one-time purchase model
Cons
- High upfront cost ($14.99) compared to free or freemium rivals
- Limited visibility/marketing outside of core enthusiast groups
- Heavy reliance on Apple's HomeKit framework stability
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expansion into dedicated 'Kiosk/Wall-mount' features for tablets
- Partnerships with professional smart home installers
- Capitalizing on Matter standard to bridge more device types
Market Threats
- Apple improving the native Home app UI to include dashboards
- Subscription-funded competitors having larger R&D budgets
- Rapid evolution of Matter standard requiring constant maintenance
Who competes with HomeDash?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
Contenders
Home+ 6
Matthias Hochgatterer
A long-standing premium competitor that focuses on advanced scene management and a highly customizable user interface.
A long-standing premium competitor that focuses on advanced scene management and a highly customizable user interface.
Eve for Matter & HomeKit
★3.9 (1K)Eve Systems GmbH
The leading free alternative that provides deep technical control over HomeKit and Matter devices with robust scheduling features.
The leading free alternative that provides deep technical control over HomeKit and Matter devices with robust scheduling features.
HomeLog for HomeKit
Pearce Media Limited
Competes directly with HomeDash's dashboard focus by specializing in highly customizable iOS Home Screen widgets.
Competes directly with HomeDash's dashboard focus by specializing in highly customizable iOS Home Screen widgets.
Find My Hearing Aid & Devices
Bickster LLC
Offers a simplified, visual approach to device and scene management that targets the same 'better than native Home app' user base.
Offers a simplified, visual approach to device and scene management that targets the same 'better than native Home app' user base.
Peers
The broader ecosystem alternative for extreme power users who find HomeKit-only apps too restrictive.
Local-First Smart Home Control
IFTTT - Automate work and home
★4.6 (59K)IFTTT
Broad automation platform that users often use alongside HomeKit to bridge unsupported devices.
Broad automation platform that users often use alongside HomeKit to bridge unsupported devices.
HomeDevices for HomeKit
★4.6 (468)acasa Software GmbH
A niche utility for monitoring HomeKit device states, appealing to the same technical user base as HomeDash.
A niche utility for monitoring HomeKit device states, appealing to the same technical user base as HomeDash.
What are the key takeaways?
HomeDash is a divisive utilities app that is a paid app. With a 4.5/5 rating from 207 reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users.
Best for: Smart home enthusiasts and power users who find the native Apple Home app too limited and desire a highly customizable, stable, and long-term supported interface.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Positions itself as a premium, long-term investment by emphasizing 8+ years of free updates and no subscription fees, appealing to users wary of recurring costs.