Comparison

Unified vs Homeguardkit

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

Head to head
About

Unified

Features
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This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.

About

Homeguardkit

Monitor your home with high-resolution video and advanced AI human detection. Remotely control security features like lights and sirens, and capture live footage or still images for later review. Enjoy clear two-way audio communication.

Highlights
  • 2K QHD resolution video
  • AI human detection
  • Remote camera control (lights, siren)
  • Live video capture
  • Still image capture
  • Two-way audio
  • Remote playback
Features
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Homeguardkit supports the following features : - Superb picture quality with 2K QHD resolution - Advanced AI human detection for fewer false alerts - Remotely control camera’s red & blue light, spotlight and siren via smart devices - Capture video from your camera's live view to your Handset to play back later - Capture still images and save these to your Handset's photo gallery - High quality 2-way audio - Supports remote playback function - Supports local image and local video viewing

Screenshots

Unified1 screens
Homeguardkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unified at every 4 weeks against Homeguardkit's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, Homeguardkit every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unified versus Homeguardkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnifiedHomeguardkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified-E AGIntelligent Security&Surveillance Limited

In-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

None

Homeguardkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homeguardkit free?
Homeguardkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unified or Homeguardkit have ads?
Neither Unified nor Homeguardkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified or Homeguardkit?
Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, and Homeguardkit every 9 months. Most recently, Unified was updated on October 17, 2026 and Homeguardkit on October 17, 2026.

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