# Mysa vs Protobuzz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protobuzz at 100% against Mysa's 30%. Protobuzz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Mysa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (679 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protobuzz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mysa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Protobuzz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mysa has 679 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Mysa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Protobuzz's.

Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, Protobuzz weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mysa | Protobuzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysa/id1250453565/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protobuzz-automated-buzzer/id6499471607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **679** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empowered Homes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250453564) | [Aphrx Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508696914) |

## What reviewers say

### Mysa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysa/id1250453565)

Control your home's heating and cooling remotely, set schedules, and monitor energy usage to save money and energy. Integrates with smart home platforms for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote access from anywhere, Customizable heating/cooling schedules, Geofencing for occupancy detection, Energy usage monitoring, Smart home platform integration, Shared access control, Vacation mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Excellent thermostats
- 🚀 Allows more metrics than Nest
- 🚀 Excellent HomeKit integration
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing schedules
- Thermostat settings not syncing properly
- Geofencing not working as expected
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to add new devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Brightness control scheduling
- Improved HomeKit integration
- Ability to disable display
- Geofencing improvements


### Protobuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protobuzz-automated-buzzer/id6499471607)

Automate and schedule entry management for visitors, deliveries, and guests directly from your smartphone. This app is ideal for residential buildings, offices, and gated communities, streamlining access permissions.

**Highlights:** Automated buzzer activities, Schedule entry access, Grant access to visitors and guests, Manage residential buildings, Manage office spaces, Manage gated communities

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Standard Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Standard Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mysa free?

Mysa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protobuzz free?

Protobuzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mysa or Protobuzz?

Protobuzz is rated higher. Mysa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Protobuzz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mysa or Protobuzz have ads?

Neither Mysa nor Protobuzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mysa or Protobuzz?

Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, and Protobuzz weekly. Most recently, Mysa was updated on November 9, 2026 and Protobuzz on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*