Comparison

Home Alerts vs BFT CellBox Prime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Home Alerts

Transform short-term rentals into smart homes for guests with automated check-in and device control. Enhance security with real-time alerts for motion, leaks, and more, with optional 24/7 professional monitoring.

Highlights
  • Guest-specific smart home control
  • Digital Guest Book
  • Automated check-in/out
  • Real-time security alerts
  • Unified device dashboard
  • 24/7 professional monitoring (US)
Features
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Turn your Airbnb or VRBO short-term rental into a fully connected smart home for your guests. HomeAlerts now includes a digital Guest Book, giving hosts a self check-in system that shares smart home controls, WiFi access, local tips, and house rules automatically with each new booking. FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOSTS - Session-based smart home control for guests — locks, lights, thermostats, and more, active only during their stay - Self check-in without sharing your accounts or permanent codes - Guest verification through Airbnb and VRBO booking details - Digital Guest Book with WiFi, house rules, and local tips - No app download required for guests - Automatic access expiration at checkout SMART HOME SECURITY & MONITORING HomeAlerts has been protecting homes since 2019. Get real-time alerts for motion, doors, cameras, water leaks, and appliance events — delivered via push notification, SMS, or email. Professional 24/7 alarm monitoring is available to US customers, turning your existing smart devices into a full security system without a separate panel or hub. ONE DASHBOARD FOR EVERY DEVICE Unify your connected home into a single app. Monitor cameras, control lights and locks, build automations, and review alert history across brands. Works with Ring, Google Nest, Schlage, Rachio, Honeywell Home, Aqara, Moen, Flume, Meross, iAquaLink, LIFX, TP-Link, GE appliances, Samsung SmartThings, Big Ass Fans, and more. ALERT DELIVERY Push notifications, SMS, and email across iOS, iPad, and Mac. AUTOMATION TRIGGERS Motion, door, lock, appliance, water, and camera events across supported brands. HOMEALERTS SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE - SMS support, increased alert capacity, and optional professional monitoring - Payment charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, manageable in your Account Settings - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period Terms of Use: https://terms.homealerts.app Privacy Policy: https://privacy.homealerts.app HomeAlerts is an independent product of Webb Apps and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb, Inc., Vrbo, Amazon Ring, Google Nest, or any other third-party brand mentioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

BFT CellBox Prime

This app allows you to program and operate an SMS-programmable intercom with a keypad. You can manage access codes, set schedules for gate operation, and receive notifications when access is granted. It offers control over relay outputs and includes features to prevent nuisance calls.

Highlights
  • SMS programming of keypad
  • Store temporary and time-restricted codes
  • Built-in 7-day time clock
  • Auto open/close gates
  • Access granted notifications
  • Control relay outputs
  • Do not disturb feature
Features
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Free App to program and operate "The BFT CellBox Prime" SMS Programmable Intercom with keypad. Built in 7 day time clock Auto open/close gates at pre-set times of the day/week Program the Keypad via SMS text message Store temporary keypad codes, time restricted codes, permanent codes. Add and delete codes via SMS text for improved security. Notifications to a master phone when access is granted Control Both relay outputs with momentary, Latch and Unlatch buttons. Do not disturb and watershed feature to prevent nuisance calls at night.

Screenshots

Home Alerts4 screens
BFT CellBox Prime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home Alerts at 52% against BFT CellBox Prime's 0%. Home Alerts also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BFT CellBox Prime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Home Alerts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BFT CellBox Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Alerts holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Home Alerts's written reviews are positive against 0% of BFT CellBox Prime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Alerts ships an update fortnightly, BFT CellBox Prime every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Home Alerts versus BFT CellBox Prime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome AlertsBFT CellBox Prime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (25 ratings) — better2.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebb AppsADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD

Customer experience

Home Alerts

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.4%

BFT CellBox Prime

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Home Alerts

Subscriptions9
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Secure7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Secure7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Secure7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Secure7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

BFT CellBox Prime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Alerts free?
Home Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BFT CellBox Prime free?
BFT CellBox Prime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Home Alerts or BFT CellBox Prime?
Home Alerts is rated higher. Home Alerts averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while BFT CellBox Prime averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Home Alerts or BFT CellBox Prime have ads?
Neither Home Alerts nor BFT CellBox Prime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Alerts or BFT CellBox Prime?
Home Alerts ships an update fortnightly, and BFT CellBox Prime every 3 months. Most recently, Home Alerts was updated on November 6, 2026 and BFT CellBox Prime on November 2, 2026.

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