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24 alternatives to HomeRun for HomeKit

HomeKit actions on your wrist

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HomeRun for HomeKit launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Workflow for Apple Watch▲351

   Automate things you do every day from the Apple Watch

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WristControl for HomeKit▲3

   Smart Home controls from Apple Watch

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Off - Computer Remote▲95

   Now with interactive widgets and complications

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Itsyhome▲72

   Hey HN! Nick here – developer of Itsyhome, a menu bar app for macOS that gives you control over your whole HomeKit fleet (and very soon Home Assistant). I run 130+ HomeKit devices at home and the Home app was too heavy for quick adjustments. Full HomeKit support, favourites, hidden items, device groups, pinning of rooms/accessories/groups as separate menu bar items, iCloud sync – all in a native experience and tiny package. Open source (https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos) and free to use (there is an optional one-time purchase for a Pro version which…

   Feb 2026 · itsyhome.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   HomeBatteries for HomeKit▲104

   HomeKit low battery notifications & widgets on iOS & watchOS

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   HyNote for Apple Watch▲315

   Live Recording with Apple Watch

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Trello for Apple Watch▲121

   Organize anything, together, on your wrist.

   2015 · atlassian.com · its alternatives →

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   Little Ben▲101

   Time haptics for your Apple Watch, like a cuckoo clock

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Latch C▲132

   The first enterprise smart lock to work with Apple HomeKit.

   2017 · door.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Runkeeper Apple Watch App▲18

    Leave the phone at home

    2015 · runkeeper.com · its alternatives →

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    PawseKeys▲89

    Shield your keyboard from kids and pets

    Apr 2026 · pawsekeys.app · its alternatives →

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    Autotimer▲108

    Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    PulseKit▲141

    Your key metrics, as widgets across your Apple devices

    Feb 2026 · pulsekit.io · its alternatives →

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    O'Time▲80

    Calendar visualiser app for Apple Watch

    2020 · antbob.github.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

    Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

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    Citymapper for AppleWatch▲106

    One of the best public transit apps. Now on your wrist

    2015 · medium.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    24me for Apple Watch▲125

    Smart personal assistant that simplifies your life

    2015 · watch.twentyfour.me · its alternatives →

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    Conducto▲138

    Haptic metronome for Apple Watch

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Alarm ▲65

    Connected home security platform that works with Apple Watch

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shift Keyboard▲74

    A keyboard for your Apple Watch

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    HomePass for HomeKit 1.5▲5

    HomeKit Code Storage

    2019 · pearcemedia.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Timix▲130

    Built to automate your routines

    2025 · aigarden.uk · its alternatives →

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    WristSteps▲79

    Your steps on Apple Watch, in your style

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Treeceps for Apple Watch▲102

    The most impressive Apple Watch workout app you have seen

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →