Ayla Aura vs Hama Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ayla Aura
This application allows users to connect, monitor, and control smart devices powered by the Ayla Networks IoT platform. It provides a centralized hub for managing your connected home ecosystem.
- Connect smart devices
- Monitor device status
- Control device functions
- Ayla Networks IoT platform integration
- Centralized device management
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Aura is used to connect, monitor, and control smart devices enabled on the Ayla Networks IoT platform.
Hama Protect
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More freedom for kids. More peace of mind for parents. Hama Protect is the free companion app for the Hama Kids’ Smartwatch. It helps you stay connected with your child and gives you the peace of mind of knowing where they are at all times. Whether on the way to school, playing sports, or meeting friends—your child can explore the world on their own, while you can quickly get in touch if needed. Always know where your child is With reliable GPS tracking, you can check your child’s location at any time. If desired, you can track their location in real time or receive regular updates. Quick help in an emergency With the SOS button, your child can request help with just one press. The saved emergency contacts are automatically notified so that assistance can be organized quickly. Set Safe Zones Set up custom safe zones, such as school, home, or a sports club. You’ll receive a notification when your child enters or leaves these zones. Stay Connected Easily Stay in touch effortlessly with voice, video, and text messages. Often, a quick message or call is all it takes to check in. Better Focus During the School Day With School Mode, you can set times for class and homework. During these times, certain features are restricted so your child can focus on what matters most. Of course, the SOS feature remains active. The Safe Alternative to a Smartphone The kids’ smartwatch allows communication with approved contacts—without unmonitored internet access and without calls from unknown people. Data Protection Made in Germany Data is stored exclusively on servers in Germany. Additionally, password protection safeguards the app and the smartwatch against unauthorized access. Additional Features • Manage multiple kids' watches at the same time • Access for both parents • Voice, video, and text messages • Prevent the smartwatch from turning off • Choose from predefined display designs • Free to use without a subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hama Protect at 13.0 against Ayla Aura's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Ayla Aura ships an update every 4 weeks, Hama Protect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ayla Aura | Hama Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ayla Networks | Hama GmbH & Co KG |
In-app purchases
Ayla Aura
No in-app purchases
Hama Protect
No in-app purchases
