UltraSync + vs Trades Node
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UltraSync +
Control your home security and automation systems remotely. Manage devices like cameras, lights, thermostats, and door locks from anywhere. Automate actions based on your location and create custom schedules for enhanced safety and convenience.
- Remote security system control
- Live video monitoring
- Smart lighting control
- Door lock management
- Thermostat adjustment
- Location-based automation
- Customizable schedules and scenes
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Welcome to the Secure Smarthome! The UltraSync app enables remote control of Interlogix, UltraSecure products in homes and businesses. The UltraSync app provides real-time management of security and automation control systems from virtually anywhere. Optimize the safety, comfort and convenience of your UltraSecure products with UltraSync. Note: Functionality of this app requires compatible equipment and an UltraSync service plan. Available features vary based on system and service plan. Key Features: Security - Arm and disarm system - See if doors and windows are open - Monitor special areas such as a safes, liquor or medicine cabinets - Monitor property and safety of loved ones - Know when children get home from school or leave the home - Look in on pets during the day - Monitor history of users and events - View live video and event-triggered recorded clips from security cameras Lighting - Turn on, off and dim lights Geo Action - Automate actions on user's location events when leaving or entering the home or business* Door Locks - Lock and unlock Thermostat - Change the temperature and fan Video - Watch live-video and recorded clips Schedules and Scenes - Create scenes that are triggered by specified actions (i.e., When system is disarmed, turn on house lights) - Create schedules that limit system access (i.e., Housekeeper user account only active Monday - Friday from 8AM to 12PM) - Combine scenes and schedules for enhanced automation (i.e., Monday - Friday, after 10PM and before 6AM, when system is armed, lock doors, turn off lights and set thermostat to 70 degrees) Alerts - Receive Email notification of system alerts - Emergency alerts - Non-emergency Alerts * Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Trades Node
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Trades Node is a home services app that connects homeowners with local tradespeople and service providers. It serves as a platform where users can find and hire professionals for tasks such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and more. For homeowners, it offers convenience by providing multiple quotes and options, making it easier to find the right professional for the job. The app simplifies the process of finding home services by offering a streamlined and accessible way to connect with local trades. Want to find a local trade without making a post? Simply search by your suburb to find the right professional for your job. Compare reviews, photos, experiences, past jobs, and more—all within the platform. Looking to get quotes with no obligation? Just post a job with our simple, one-step process, and we'll notify local tradespeople for you. Our mission is to simplify the process of hiring tradespeople, ensuring a fair and trustworthy experience for both customers and service providers, with the same transparency as in-person interactions. We're here to help you connect with your local experts.
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Verdict
UltraSync + and Trades Node are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | UltraSync + | Trades Node |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UHS Pty Ltd | Trades Node |
Bugs and requests
UltraSync +
Reported bugs
42 issues- Detectors not reconnecting after battery change
- Login failure state
- App crashes when alarm triggered
- Notifications for PIR sensor activation when alarm off
- "User logged in from another location" error
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- Persistent error message blocking login
- Too many login errors
- Failing to login on newer iPhones (iOS 17+)
- App unavailable to turn alarm off/reset
- "Too many login attempts try again later" message
- Notifications sometimes work, sometimes don't
- ComNav card unreliable, requires power cycling
- Latest firmware blocks local network access
- App updated, now not connecting to alarm system
- Update broke alarm access
- Impossible to configure after Wi-Fi change
- Session expired message on arm/disarm
- No push notifications for sensor activation
- "Too many username and pin failures" error
- Doorbell camera stops working, inconsistent motion detection
- No password reset for new iPhones
- No notifications for months
- App stopped working
- UI terrible, not supporting iPhone X
- GUI messed up on newer phones
- Camera inaccessible or slow
- No SMS notification for alarm, only email
- Error "Requested feature is not subscribed"
- Cannot reset password without installer
- Location services drain battery
- App crashes intermittently after firmware update
- Alexa menu item missing after update
- Motion detection definition not working on iPhone XR
- Doorbell sends two notifications
- Face ID lockout issue
- Tab bar icons jumbled on iPhone X/XS
- No indication of system communication
- Incompatible with mesh Wi-Fi networks
- Notification customization not working
- App stopped working with iOS 12 update
- Doesn't refer well on iPhone X
- Home screen doesn't match App Store screenshots
Requested features
14 requests- Add Siri/HomeKit/Google Home support
- Improve notification clarity and options
- Add a comprehensive help section
- Implement automatic session refresh
- Add quick actions to app icon
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- Provide camera snapshots on motion detection
- Allow default site selection
- Add schedule feature for unlocking
- Improve UI for newer devices
- Add Geo Fencing and arming reminders
- Integrate with Apple HomeKit
- Add Apple Watch app
- Support for Carrier COR thermostat
- Add Alexa support
Trades Node
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UltraSync +
No in-app purchases
Trades Node
No in-app purchases
Questions
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