Legacy View vs HomePro Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Legacy View
Monitor and control your Chandler Systems water treatment system with ease. View system settings, track water usage, and initiate cycles remotely. Connect to multiple valves from a single device and update valve firmware.
- View valve settings and status
- Change valve settings remotely
- Monitor water usage
- Initiate regeneration/backwash cycles
- Connect to multiple valves
- Update valve firmware
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Legacy View makes setting up and monitoring your Chandler Systems water treatment system easier than ever! This App covers systems sold under Chandler Systems' three brands (CSI, Clearion and WaterSoft) that use the Legacy View Valve. When used with a Legacy View Valve the user, through the app, can do the following functions: - Conveniently view all valve settings and status. - Easily change valve settings. - View current water usage information. - Graphically view water usage information. - Start a regeneration or backwash cycle from your phone or tablet. - Set / view the servicing water treatment dealer information. - Better understand how your system is working and understand what settings are for. - Connect to all of your valves in your system from one tablet or phone. - Update firmware on Bluetooth LE valves - Manage your connection to your valves. Note: This app is only compatible with Chandler Systems valves that have a revision number greater or equal to “C2.00”. These valves use Bluetooth 4.0+ (a.k.a. Bluetooth LE) to communicate and require smartphones or tablets to also have Bluetooth LE to use the features in this app. All recently manufactured Apple devices are Bluetooth LE compatible. Check your device specifications if you are unsure of it's compatibility. (The firmware revision of the valve can be viewed on the valve display for 2 seconds after the valve is powered up.)
HomePro Security
Control your entire smart home system from your phone. Remotely manage security, cameras, lighting, locks, and climate. Receive alerts and create custom scenes for convenience and security.
- Remote security system control
- Video doorbell and camera access
- Smart lighting and lock management
- Thermostat control with geofencing
- Customizable smart scenes
- Real-time alerts and notifications
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The HomePro Mobile app puts your smarthome system in your pocket with easy access to your entire home from inside a single app. (Features vary based on your configuration, but any and all of the benefits below can be added to your system, contact your HomePro rep for details) With the HomePro app you can: -Remotely arm and disarm your security system -Answer your video doorbell from anywhere, and view recorded clips from your phone -Live stream indoor and outdoor cameras to your mobile device and speak to pets and children using Live Talk -Access and view disarm photos captured by your touchscreen panel camera so you’ll know when people get home -Peek in on your panel camera instantly or capture photos the next time the camera detects motion -Remotely access and control your smart lighting to save energy and give the appearance that you’re home even when you’re not -remotely unlock doors for a friend or neighbor stopping by while you’re not home, and remotely lock it again when they leave -Create new codes for anyone who should access your home so you never have to make copies of your keys, and remotely manage your codes so you can prevent unwanted access after code abuse. -Automatically adjust the thermostat when you leave home using geoservices, saving energy and making your arrival more comfortable by automatically resuming your schedule as you return -Get alerts when you leave a door, window, medicine cabinet, or garage door open, and remotely close garage doors so you don’t have to turn around and go back to close it manually. -Receive in app notifications or text messages when a smoke detector, flood detector, carbon monoxide detector, or security sensor is tripped -Create unlimited customizable smart scenes to easily control multiple actions with a single touch, like “Leaving” which locks your doors, turns off all your lights and appliances, adjusts the temperature, closes your garage and arms your security system, keeping your home secure and energy efficient while you are gone. -View a snapshot of your day with easy timelines that keep you aware of what’s happened in your home even though you missed it earlier -Trigger an emergency panic right from the app if suspicious characters attempt an attack
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Legacy View at 4.7 against HomePro Security's 2.8. Legacy View also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 22%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 178). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Legacy View holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legacy View has 4.4K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Legacy View's written reviews are positive against 22% of HomePro Security's.
Legacy View ships an update every 3 weeks, HomePro Security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Legacy View | HomePro Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better | 2.8 (178 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews — better | 22.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 178 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 349 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chandler Systems, Inc. | HomePro Inc. |
Customer experience
Legacy View
HomePro Security
Bugs and requests
Legacy View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HomePro Security
Reported bugs
17 issues- App fails to send commands to panel
- Cannot arm/disarm system through app
- App immediately disarms when attempting to arm
- Login screen freezes and won't load
- Password reset emails not received
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- Doorbell camera feed not showing in app
- Slow video loading and playback
- Sensors not syncing with alarm system
- Door lock status not reflecting in app
- Notifications arriving 5+ minutes late
- App crashes when accessing video files
- Rules/scheduling feature shows blank screen
- Cannot bypass sensors through app
- Inconsistent device connectivity
- App logs out unexpectedly
- Command verification errors
- Delayed sensor status updates
Requested features
13 requests- Bulk delete feature for videos
- Dark mode for app interface
- Ability to view all cameras simultaneously
- Landscape mode for video viewing
- Zoom functionality for images and videos
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- Video demo tutorials for setup
- Instant camera feed notifications
- Ability to reorganize device viewing order
- Payment option within the app
- Integration with third-party platforms
- Smart home device compatibility (Samsung Family Hub, etc.)
- Rules/scheduling feature that works reliably
- Improved password reset functionality
In-app purchases
Legacy View
No in-app purchases
HomePro Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
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