Comparison

HomeGuard Pro vs Sylva Deer Manager

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

Head to head
About

HomeGuard Pro

Easily set up and manage your HomeGuard Cloud Alarm system from anywhere. Control multiple alarm hubs and accessories, view IP cameras, and communicate through two-way audio. Grant access to friends and family with simple controls.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • Multi-hub management
  • Access IP cameras
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Access control for users
  • Add sensors and accessories
Features
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This App is designed with the user in mind and is intended to be easy to setup and to use. The app integrates quickly with the HomeGuard Cloud Alarm and allows instant access to control and manage your alarm, wherever you may be. With the HomeGuard app, you can set up your account easily and then add multiple hubs and accessories, allowing you to manage multiple systems in different locations through easy scrolling. Move easily from one alarm hub such as your home, to another alarm hub loaded to your account such as your outbuildings or your office and access the hub or the IP cameras with a simple swipe of your finger. Set up your hub, then add accessories such as extra siren, window and door sensors, movement sensors and water sensors, you can also name them so that in the event they are triggered, you can easily identifable. Speak through the App to the control panel through 2-way communication and view people in your home via the cameras. With simple Arm and Disarm via your app, you can also allocate access and admin rights to other users such as friends and family who also have the app downloaded, all at the touch of a button. With clear symbols and easy to follow instructions, you will be up and running with your HomeGuard system in no time.

About

Sylva Deer Manager

Features
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Take your deer and wildlife management to the next level. SYLVA Deer Manager helps stalkers, deer managers, syndicates and estates record, organise and analyse deer management data, with statistics, graphs and data export tools to support decisions and reports. Use the mobile app to record stalks, sightings, shots, culls, notes and larder information while in the field or afterwards. You can also add carcass details, weights, body condition, parasites, lesions, other health findings and venison sales. The web dashboard gives a clearer view of what is happening over time, with charts, filters, statistics and downloadable data to help with reporting and management decisions. Different roles allow stalkers to keep their own records, while deer managers or group organisers can review wider activity where access has been given. Key features: โ€ข Useful for individual stalkers, deer managers, syndicates, groups and estates. โ€ข Cull, larder and carcass records and statistics. โ€ข Venison sales, income tracking and sales statistics. โ€ข Graphs, reports and data exports โ€ข Wildlife health observations and long-term deer management data. SYLVA is being developed with feedback from UK deer managers, stalkers and veterinarians, with more features and improvements on the way.

Screenshots

HomeGuard Pro4 screens
Sylva Deer Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sylva Deer Manager at weekly against HomeGuard Pro's every 4 months. HomeGuard Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeGuard Pro ships an update every 4 months, Sylva Deer Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
HomeGuard Pro versus Sylva Deer Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeGuard ProSylva Deer Manager
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews35.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS10.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size125 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERA HOME SECURITY LIMITEDSylva Deer and Veterinary Services

In-app purchases

None

HomeGuard Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Sylva Deer Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeGuard Pro free?
HomeGuard Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sylva Deer Manager free?
Sylva Deer Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeGuard Pro or Sylva Deer Manager have ads?
Neither HomeGuard Pro nor Sylva Deer Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeGuard Pro or Sylva Deer Manager?
HomeGuard Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Sylva Deer Manager weekly. Most recently, HomeGuard Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sylva Deer Manager on October 28, 2026.

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