Guardhouse vs MG INSTALL
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.
MG INSTALL
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Vibration Sensor setting app for wind level events for awnings or shades for quick and easy control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MG INSTALL at Free against Guardhouse's $2.99. Guardhouse's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MG INSTALL 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, MG INSTALL every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guardhouse | MG INSTALL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Blundell | t2Fi |
In-app purchases
Guardhouse
No in-app purchases
MG INSTALL
No in-app purchases
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