Comparison

Home Alerts vs Code&Note

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

Code&Note

Features
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A tool for recording anything you like, either passcode with encryption or, simply visible, and also note on event you don't want to forget. A master password needs to be set initially and this cannot be modified afterward. If you need to edit the codes which are saved before then you will need to enter the initial password (twice) correctly. Else you have to delete the App and restart everything.

Screenshots

Home Alerts4 screens
Code&Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code&Note at none against Home Alerts's 10. Code&Note also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Code&Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Alerts ships an update fortnightly, Code&Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Home Alerts versus Code&Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome AlertsCode&Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebb AppsWai Cheung Friendship Choy

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

Code&Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Alerts free?
Home Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code&Note free?
Code&Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Home Alerts or Code&Note have ads?
Neither Home Alerts nor Code&Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Alerts or Code&Note?
Home Alerts ships an update fortnightly, and Code&Note every 5 days. Most recently, Home Alerts was updated on November 6, 2026 and Code&Note on November 8, 2026.

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