PHGLock vs iHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHGLock
Monitor your home remotely with live HD video and two-way audio from your connected doorbell or surveillance camera. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and communicate with visitors from your iPhone or iPad, day or night.
- Live HD video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Night vision functionality
- Remote unlock capability
- SD card video playback
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, PHGLock lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting PHGLock to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed or motion detection is triggered. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. With advanced motion detection and night view function, clear image can be obtained even at night. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, PHGLock lets you watch your home easily. With PHGLock, you are always Home. Product Features 1、HD video, support multi bit stream. 2、Two-way intercom, Pro digital chip for de-noising and echo cancellation to ensure high voice quality. 3、Remote Unlock 4、Motion detection function.Under the arming mode, it will alarm when human moving in front of the doorbell is detected. 5、Night view function.Adopt infrared night vision light, which can ensure high definition images even at night. 6、Video recording, SD card video playback function.
iHome
Control your home's lights, TV, curtains, and more remotely via the internet. Organize devices by room and floor, set up automated scenarios, and back up your settings. Enjoy a smarter, more convenient living experience.
- Remote device control (lights, TV, curtains, AC, doors)
- Room and floor organization
- Device management and customization
- Automated device scenarios
- Settings backup and restore
- Demo account for testing
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Nowadays scientific and technological development is increasing . These advanced devices serve human life better and easier. Typically in a house , people can control electronic devices such as lights , TV ... remotely through the internet without touching any device . With the motto: "Easy way - Better Life!!", Acis is a pioneer company in the first remote control in Viet Nam has created the intelligent control devices are installed in the house to create a smart home for everyone . Besides, Acis also creates ESmart application allow users to control devices in the smartphone and tablet products . With ESmart you easier to control devices in the home such as light bulbs , television , ... remotely through the internet and electronic systems of Acis anytime anywhere. Signals are synchronized quickly. Enjoy the beautiful life!!! ********************************* Acis's system currently provides remote device including : - Light - Television - Curtains - Air Conditioning - Doors *********************************** Features : 1 . Home Control Expressing each room and each floor in a house . You can add , delete a room or a floor like building a house. In addition, you can also change the edit room/floor including change room name , floor name, avatar. Then you will add the devices you have registered in the system 's device Acis into a room.Also move them to the desired location and type of equipment and change their size . 2 . Classic Control A collection of all the devices you have registered in Acis's system . The device drivers here will also be synchronized across devices in the home was added to the home control 3 . Setting With 2 functions : backup and load file from server to server allows you to restore the settings you 've done before. 4 . Script Get a list of scenarios is created . The script is the time period is set to control devices such as lights off to sleep , open TV … 5 . Log Out When you log out , the whole of what you have done will be stored for the next log in. ***************** Because of the commercial application of Acis should register on the website: acis.com.vn. If you want to use a look at the technical and functional application, please use the following demo account: master account: demo control account: demo password: 123456 Any questions about this application, please contact us via email: info@acis.com.vn
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PHGLock at 100% against iHome's 67%. iHome's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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.
PHGLock ships an update every 3 months, iHome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHGLock | iHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUE UNIVERSE CORPORATION | Le Thanh Dat |
Customer experience
PHGLock
iHome
In-app purchases
PHGLock
No in-app purchases
iHome
No in-app purchases









