iPhone apps · Smart Home & Lifestyle

The best smart home & lifestyle apps for iPhone in 2026

55 apps with a live App Store listing · checked 29 September 2026

On iPhone, the Home app and Matter support tie smart devices together, with control from Control Centre, the lock screen, Siri and an Apple Watch. This page lists smart-home, plant and wildlife ID, pet care, home-improvement and weather apps that each have a live App Store listing. An app is named under a feature only when its App Store description mentions it, and most device apps need the matching hardware.

Same category for Android Smart home control Plants, wildlife and the outdoors Pets Home, cleaning and DIY Weather and the sky

1
Google Homeby Google
The Google Home app helps you get the most out of Gemini for Home.
Free
App Store
2
Philips Hueby Signify Netherlands B.V.
The official Philips Hue app is the most comprehensive way to organize, control, and customize your Philips Hue smart lights and accessories.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
3
LIFXby LIFX
Like you, LIFX wants smarter light. This means we care about the way you control your smart lights, as much as we do about the lights themselves.
Free
App Store
4
ecobee by Generacby ecobee Ltd.
The ecobee by Generac app connects your home’s comfort, security, and energy systems into one intelligent experience.
Free
App Store
5
Ring - Always Homeby Ring.com
Know what’s happening at home from wherever you are with Ring Video Doorbells, Security Cameras and Alarm systems, and Smart Lights.
Free
App Store
6
Arlo Secure: Home Securityby Arlo Technologies Inc.
Control your Arlo smart home security system with one, easy-to-use app.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
7
The Official Wyze Appby Wyze Labs
The Wyze app is your gateway to a smarter life and a safer home.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
8
Roborockby Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices.
Free
App Store
9
iRobot Home (Classic)by iRobot Corporation
The classic iRobot Home App is compatible with older Roomba®, Braava® and Klaara™ products, including Roomba® or Roomba Combo® e, i, s, m, j…
Free
App Store
10
SmartLife: Smart Livingby Volcano Technology Limited
Your AI assistant for a simpler, smarter everyday life
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
11
Tuya: Smart Life, Smart Livingby Tuya Smart Inc.
Tuya — Your AI Assistant for Living
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
12
August Homeby August Home, Inc.
August locks are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada.
Free
App Store
13
Yale Secureby AssaAbloy
*Requires Yale Assure Lock with iM1 Network Module (YRD256-iM1)*
Free
App Store
14
myQ Garage & Access Controlby The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
The myQ smart access app allows you to seamlessly open, close and monitor your garage door, commercial door, or gate from ANYWHERE.
Free
App Store
15
Sonosby Sonos, Inc.
The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for effortless control of your Sonos products and listening experience.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
16
Rachioby RACHIO, INC.
The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller changes the way you water.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
17
MyDyson™by Dyson Inc.
Enjoy effortless home cleaning with the Dyson robot or a cordless vacuum.
Free
App Store
18
VeSyncby Vesync Technology Corporation
VeSync is your all-in-one app for a smarter, healthier home life.
Free
App Store
19
Eight Sleepby Eight Sleep, Inc
Introducing Pod 6. The setup is as effortless as your sleep. Guided Hub setup gets you paired in minutes, a live priming screen decodes your Pod's…
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
20
Sense Homeby Sense Labs, Inc.
→ Take control of your home energy use, in real time.
Free
App Store
21
NFC Toolsby wakdev
NFC Tools can read and write your NFC tags with a simple and lightweight user interface.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
22
eero wifi systemby eero LLC
The eero app allows you to easily set up and manage your eero WiFi system (sold separately).
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
23
Enphase Enlightenby Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enlighten is the monitoring experience built specifically for the system owner.
Free
App Store
24
Teslaby Tesla, Inc.
The Tesla app puts owners in direct communication with their vehicles and energy products anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can:
Free
App Store
25
Nestby Nest Labs
At Google Nest, we make products that are beautiful, helpful and easy to use. The Nest app is no exception.
Free
App Store
26
PictureThis - Plant Identifierby Glority Global Group Ltd.
PictureThis® identifies millions of plants daily with over 98% accuracy, making plant care simple and accessible.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
27
PlantNetby Cirad-France
Pl@ntNet is an application that allows you to identify plants simply by photographing them with your smartphone.
Free
App Store
28
Planta: Plant & Garden Careby Planta AB
Keep your plants alive. Without guesswork.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
29
Greg: Plant Identifier & Careby GREGARIOUS, INC
Welcome to Greg, the zero-guesswork plant care app & community!
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
30
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labby Cornell University
What's that bird? Ask Merlin—the world’s leading app for birds. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help you solve the mystery.
Free
App Store
31
Seek by iNaturalistby iNaturalist
Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you.
Free
App Store
32
iNaturalistby iNaturalist
Your photos of plants, animals, fungi, and more can help protect nature all around the world. iNaturalist is free, nonprofit, and community-powered.
Free
App Store
33
Rock Identifier: Stone IDby Next Vision Limited
Rock Identifier is an all-in-one stone, crystal, mineral, and gemstone identifier.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
34
Dogo - Dog Training & Clickerby Dogo App GmbH
Dogo App is one of the most downloaded dog training apps, with more than 10 million parents and their 11 million happy dogs.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
35
Puppr - Dog Training & Tricksby Chin and Cheeks LLC
Meet your new dog trainer! Puppr includes step-by-step video instructions to help you teach your dog basic obedience like “sit” and “stay” to…
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
36
Rover – Pet Sittersby Rover.com
Looking for trusted pet care in your neighborhood? Rover helps you find local pet sitters and dog walkers near you for both dogs and cats.
Free
App Store
37
Wag! Pet Caregiverby Wag Labs, Inc.
Love dogs? Get paid for it!
Free
App Store
38
PetDeskby PetDesk, LLC
Our goal is to help your pets live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
Free
App Store
39
Vetster – Online Vets 24/7by Vetster Inc.
Vetster connects you with trusted veterinarians available 24/7 to provide online care for your pet from the comfort of your own home.
Free
App Store
40
Petfinder - Adopt a Petby Nestlé
Ready to find your fur-ever? Petfinder makes it easy to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, or find other furry or scaly friends.
Free
App Store
41
Equilab: Horse Riding Trackerby Equestrian Insights AB
Start tracking your rides with the world’s leading app for equestrians.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
42
Planner 5D: AI Home Designby Planner5D, UAB
Planner 5D is the top-rated AI Home Design and Room Planner app that makes interior design effortless.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
43
Sortly: Inventory Simplifiedby Sortly Inc.
Sortly is an easy, mobile inventory management solution trusted by over 20,000 businesses.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
44
Taskrabbit - Handyman & moreby TaskRabbit
Taskrabbit is the easy way to find skilled and trusted local Taskers to handle all your home improvements and home repairs, from Furniture Assembly…
Free
App Store
45
Thumbtack: Home Service Prosby Thumbtack, Inc.
Connect with local professionals for any project on your to-do list with Thumbtack.
Free
App Store
46
IKEAby Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Get inspired and make the most of your home. Discover new products, visualize your dream space and enjoy easier shopping — from anywhere.
Free
App Store
47
HomeZada Mobileby HomeZada
HomeZada is an easy home inventory app that helps you make sure you are properly insured, provides peace of mind in case something happened to your…
Free
App Store
48
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radarby Grailr LLC
CARROT Weather is a crazy-powerful (and privacy-conscious) weather app that delivers hilariously twisted forecasts.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
49
RadarScopeby Base Velocity, LLC
RadarScope is an AMS-award-winning weather visualization tool that empowers meteorologists, public safety officials, storm spotters, and weather…
Paid ($9.99)
App Store
50
Storm Radar: Weather Trackerby The Weather Channel Interactive
Welcome to the NEW Storm Radar, the next generation of weather radar and storm tracking.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
51
Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floodsby Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.
Watch Duty is the only disaster mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information on wildfires and floods vetted by…
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
52
My Aurora Forecast & Alertsby JRustonApps B.V.
My Aurora Forecast is the best app for seeing the Northern Lights.
Free
App Store
53
Windfinder: Wind & Weather mapby Windfinder
Detailed wind and weather forecasts for your location.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
54
OpenSnowby Cloudnine Weather, Inc.
OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and severe weather maps.
Free · in-app purchases
App Store
55
Windy.comby Windyty, SE
While most weather forecasting apps rely solely on free global models, Windy has gone a step further by investing heavily in the most accurate…
Free · in-app purchases
App Store

Editorial order, not a paid ranking. Pricing labels come from each App Store listing.

Smart home control

Best smart lighting, plug and hub apps

Control lights, plugs and scenes from your phone. On iPhone, 4 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Best home security camera and doorbell apps

View cameras, answer the doorbell and lock the door remotely. On iPhone, 9 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Best thermostat, energy and appliance apps

Heating, energy monitoring, robot vacuums and more. On iPhone, 10 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Plants, wildlife and the outdoors

Best plant identifier and plant care apps

Identify plants from a photo and get watering reminders. On iPhone, 6 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Best bird, wildlife and rock identifier apps

Identify birds by sound or photo, and animals, insects or rocks. On iPhone, 4 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Pets

Best pet care, dog training and pet sitter apps

Train a puppy, book a sitter or talk to a vet. On iPhone, 8 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Home, cleaning and DIY

Best home design, cleaning and home services apps

Plan rooms, pick paint, schedule chores or hire help. On iPhone, 8 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Weather and the sky

Best weather radar, storm and air-quality apps

Radar, alerts, wind, snow and air quality. On iPhone, 9 apps on this page describe this in their App Store listing.

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Best aurora, satellite and stargazing apps

Forecast auroras and spot satellites. On iPhone, one app on this page describes this in its App Store listing.

My Aurora Forecast & AlertsFree

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Smart Home & Lifestyle apps on iPhone: questions people ask

Do I need the Home app to control smart devices on iPhone?+

The Home app controls Matter and HomeKit devices together; many brands also have their own apps listed here.

Which iPhone app identifies plants from a photo?+

PictureThis, PlantNet and others describe photo identification on the App Store, and the Photos app can identify some plants too.

Can I control lights from the iPhone lock screen?+

Yes, Home app accessories can be added to Control Centre, and some apps offer lock-screen widgets.

What is the best weather radar app on iPhone?+

CARROT Weather, RadarScope and Storm Radar describe radar features on the App Store; Apple Weather is built in.

Do these apps need the brand's hardware?+

Most smart-home apps control only that brand's devices. Check the App Store description.

How does App Advisor choose these apps?+

An app appears only when its App Store page is live, and under a feature only when its description mentions it. We do not show ratings or downloads.

Every app here was checked against its official App Store listing on 29 September 2026. We name an app under a feature only when its own store description mentions that feature, and we do not publish ratings, reviews or download counts. Availability and pricing can change and can differ by country; the store page is always the final word.