Guardhouse vs CPD Tips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guardhouse
View all your HomeKit camera feeds in one place with a sleek interface. Get an overview or focus on individual cameras for close-ups, audio, and two-way conversations on compatible devices. Works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Unified HomeKit camera feeds
- Overview screen
- Individual camera view
- Listen in on cameras
- Two-way intercom
- Cross-device compatibility
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With Guardhouse, you can monitor all your HomeKit camera feeds in a single, stylish app that's designed to do one thing, and do it well. Keep an eye on everything from the overview screen, or dive into a specific camera for a closer look, to listen in, or to use the intercom for a two-way conversation on supported cameras. The app works across iPhone, iPad, and the latest Macs. IMPORTANT NOTE: While this app is intended for use with cameras that support HomeKit, it is not affiliated with any specific hardware brand. Please ensure your camera(s) support HomeKit before purchasing this app.
CPD Tips
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The CPD Tips app provides citizens the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Cambridge, MA Police Department. The app also displays agency crime alerts and other organization web and social media content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CPD Tips at Free against Guardhouse's $2.99. Guardhouse's advantage is update cadence (every 22 months vs every 60 months) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
CPD Tips is free to download; Guardhouse costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Guardhouse ships an update every 22 months, CPD Tips every 60 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guardhouse | CPD Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months — better | Every 60 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Blundell | Citizen Observer LLC |
In-app purchases
Guardhouse
No in-app purchases
CPD Tips
No in-app purchases
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