Unified vs Homeguardkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unified
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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.
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.
- 2K QHD resolution video
- AI human detection
- Remote camera control (lights, siren)
- Live video capture
- Still image capture
- Two-way audio
- Remote playback
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, Homeguardkit every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Unified | Homeguardkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unified-E AG | Intelligent Security&Surveillance Limited |
In-app purchases
Unified
No in-app purchases
Homeguardkit
No in-app purchases









