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Homey vs MacroFactor

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Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MacroFactor logo

MacroFactor

Software

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; MacroFactor the App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and MacroFactor actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and MacroFactor differ
AttributeHomeyMacroFactor
Starting priceOn request$6.99/month
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20142021

Identical on both: 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 Homey

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

Only in MacroFactor

  • Adaptive algorithm
  • True expenditure calculation
  • Fast food logger
  • Detailed analytics
  • Knowledge base
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Garmin

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Homey

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

MacroFactor

  • Workout trackingnot Homey
  • Nutrition managementnot Homey
  • Health monitoringnot Homey
  • Fitness coachingnot Homey
  • Wellness improvementnot Homey

Where each one falls short

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

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

MacroFactor

  • The App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

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

MacroFactor

$6.99/month
  • Monthly$11.99/month
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features
  • Annual$71.99/year
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

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

Choose MacroFactor if

  • You need adaptive algorithm.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want true expenditure calculation.
MacroFactor review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or MacroFactor better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and MacroFactor at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or MacroFactor?
Homey starts at On request and MacroFactor at $6.99/month.
Does Homey or MacroFactor run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android.
What is Homey best used for?
Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what MacroFactor is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that MacroFactor cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Both handle Android support.
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