Insite Gold vs Protegus 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Insite Gold
Manage your Paradox security systems with this comprehensive application. It offers control over security, video verification, surveillance, automation, and access, providing a unified solution for system management.
- Security system management
- Video verification and surveillance
- Automation control
- Access control
- Unified system interface
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Insite Gold connect and interface with Paradox systems for management of the security, Video verification and surveillance , Automation and access. developed for "one stop solution", One application, full control.
Protegus 2
Monitor and control your home security system remotely. Receive real-time alerts, arm/disarm your system, and manage connected devices like lights and thermostats. View live video feeds from multiple cameras to check on your home and family.
- Remote system arming/disarming
- Real-time alarm status
- Instant security alerts
- Control connected devices
- Live video monitoring
- Multi-camera support
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With the new Protegus, you can control your security system quicker and easier. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your home system. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply be notified when your family arrives home. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices. REAL-TIME VIDEO MONITORING Check in on your family and pets when you can’t be there. See who is at the door, or monitor your premises from multiple cameras at once.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Insite Gold at every 5 weeks against Protegus 2's every 2 months. Insite Gold also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Protegus 2's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 31%). 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.
Insite Gold ships an update every 5 weeks, Protegus 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Insite Gold | Protegus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paradox Security Systems Ltd. | TRIKDIS |
Customer experience
Insite Gold
Protegus 2
Bugs and requests
Insite Gold
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Inconsistent alarm arming/disarming
- Inability to connect remotely
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved alarm history and logging
- Faster and more reliable connectivity
Protegus 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Insite Gold
No in-app purchases
Protegus 2
No in-app purchases
