# 5Ahome vs HapSeeMate+

The clearest difference is rating: HapSeeMate+ at 1.4 against 5Ahome's 1.0. HapSeeMate+ also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 1). 5Ahome's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HapSeeMate+ holds the better App Store score, 1.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HapSeeMate+ has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Ahome | HapSeeMate+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349/reviews) | **[1.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapseemate-plus/id1499748251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/998906182) | [Shenzhen Qianniao Xiangyun Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713106928) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Ahome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349)

Remotely control home appliances connected to smart plugs. This app works with specific smart remote control devices to manage your devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Smart plug management, Works with RS8-pro remote, Turn devices on/off

**In-app purchases:** none


### HapSeeMate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapseemate-plus/id1499748251)

Monitor your IP cameras remotely with clear, real-time video. Features include two-way talk, PTZ control, video playback, and motion detection alerts. Ideal for home, business, and personal security.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Two-way talk, Remote PTZ control, Video playback, Motion detection alerts, Device sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine (sometimes)
- 👍 Can work with hotspot
- 👍 Old app was great (mentioned by some)
- 👍 Works for basic monitoring (when functional)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 QR code scanning fails
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Camera is unusable after updates
- 🐛 Connection issues (Wi-Fi, 4G)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to camera
- QR code scanner not working
- App crashes during Wi-Fi connection
- Cannot view recorded videos
- Camera not recognized by the app

**Requested features**

- Add color indicators for abnormal events in playback
- Improve speed for playback of recorded videos
- Add online banking option for cloud storage purchase
- Bring back the old HapSee Mate app
- Allow input of Wi-Fi name during setup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Ahome free?

5Ahome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HapSeeMate+ free?

HapSeeMate+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5Ahome or HapSeeMate+?

HapSeeMate+ is rated higher. 5Ahome averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HapSeeMate+ averages 1.4 from 79 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*