Comparison

Brinks Home vs Mypowur.com

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

Head to head
About

Brinks Home

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm alarms, manage lights, thermostats, locks, and view live camera feeds from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications for security events and daily activities.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control (arm/disarm)
  • Smart device management (lights, locks, thermostat)
  • Live and recorded video monitoring
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Geo-fencing automation
  • Energy management features
Features
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Complete Smart Home Control in One App Manage your Brinks Home security system and smart home devices with just a few taps. Convenient and easy to use, our app allows you to monitor automate, and customize your home’s security, temperature, lighting, and more—all from the palm of your hand. Total Control at Your Fingertips Tap into the app whether you’re upstairs or uptown. Powered by Alarm.com, the Brinks Home Mobile App goes beyond basic security, allowing you to: • Arm and disarm your system. • Receive notifications for system events. • Quickly verify or cancel an alarm. • Lock and unlock your doors. • View video from your cameras. • Adjust your thermostat. • Manage home automation rules. Stay Connected From Just About Anywhere Receive alerts to see who’s at the door and check your cameras for a live look at what’s happening at home. If you forgot to arm your system you can do it on the go—and set up automatic reminders to let you know. Focus On What’s Important Enjoy peace of mind knowing your smart home system is working for you 24/7, backed by our always-on professional monitoring. Manage Your Account & Update Settings You can also manage your Brinks Home account, make a payment, view your bill, and more through the app.

About

Mypowur.com

Features
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Track your installation process in real time, monitor your solar energy production and consumption once your system has been installed, earn money by referring your friends and family, open a new support ticket or update your account details with the Mypowur.com app. It's a key piece for any homeowner going solar with Mypowur.com.

Screenshots

Brinks Home4 screens
Mypowur.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mypowur.com at weekly against Brinks Home's every 3 months. Mypowur.com also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

Brinks Home ships an update every 3 months, Mypowur.com weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brinks Home versus Mypowur.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrinks HomeMypowur.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonitronicsPwrAmerica LLC

Bugs and requests

Brinks Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras not recording properly
  • Frequent false alarms
  • App connection issues
  • Inability to manage account details in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize recording settings
  • Longer video clip duration
  • Automatic arming/disarming schedules
  • Two-way communication for cameras
  • Improved mobile app navigation

Mypowur.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brinks Home

No in-app purchases

None

Mypowur.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brinks Home free?
Brinks Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mypowur.com free?
Mypowur.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brinks Home or Mypowur.com have ads?
Neither Brinks Home nor Mypowur.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brinks Home or Mypowur.com?
Brinks Home ships an update every 3 months, and Mypowur.com weekly. Most recently, Brinks Home was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mypowur.com on October 29, 2026.

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