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Centr vs Homey

Centr logo

Centr

Software

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Homey logo

Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Homey covers Multi-protocol support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and Homey actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and Homey differ
AttributeCentrHomey
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)IOS, Android, Web
Founded20192014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

Only in Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Voice control
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot Homey
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot Homey
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot Homey

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Centr
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Centr
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Centr

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Which should you pick?

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Questions people ask

Is Centr or Homey better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and Homey at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or Homey?
Centr starts at On request and Homey at On request.
Does Centr or Homey run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Centr best used for?
Centr is most often used for home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments, athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning, users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programming. Of those, home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments and athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning are not what Homey is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that Homey cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Both handle Android support, Web support.
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