CallStart vs Nooie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CallStart
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CallStart GSM SINGLE CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROLLER Once you have installed the unit and inserted the Sim Card, you can now power up the system and the 3 LED lights will oscillate infrequently until the BLUE LED flashes every 3 seconds and the system is now on line, connected to the network and can now be programmed. The first thing to set up is to add the Administrator who will be the only number that can program and change the parameters of the system. You would hold the reset button down and release after a few seconds and the BLUE LED will stay illuminated and you would now call the unit and the system will register the number as the administrator, the unit will now send the following similar S.M.S confirmation as :ADMIN SAVE OK The Administrator can now program the system functions using the following instructions and SMS formats.
Nooie
Manage your smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, control smart plugs and bulbs, and interact with your pets remotely. Receive real-time alerts and enjoy features like two-way audio and daily video summaries.
- Remote device control
- Live and recorded camera viewing
- Two-way audio communication
- Instant real-time alerts
- Daily video summaries
- Device sharing with loved ones
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Nooie enriches lives with smart home solutions featuring Warm Tech philosophy blending innovation, design and comfort. Protect your home and stay connected to the ones you love. The Nooie app integrates all our products into one intuitive platform so you can conveniently control and manage your Nooie security cameras, smart plugs, smart bulbs, pet feeder, and more… anywhere, anytime. - Easily pair new devices and enable remote control - View multiple cameras simultaneously, live or recorded - Share your camera views with loved ones from anywhere - Two-way audio communication between the app and device - Add pre-recorded messages to playback from the device - Catch up on daily highlights with the Daily Video Summary - Download and share precious recorded moments with others - Conveniently schedule and automate select Nooie products - Always know what’s going in with instant, real-time alerts - Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant New Features: Nooie Plus is here! 1. Store content on cloud for up to 30 days 2. Human Detection included on battery cams 3. Extended 6-month warranty on all devices 4. Product discounts with an annual subscription FREE 14-day trial for new subscribers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nooie at fortnightly against CallStart's every 42 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CallStart ships an update every 42 months, Nooie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CallStart | Nooie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文土 黄 | Nooie Inc. |
Bugs and requests
CallStart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Nooie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera not loading properly
- Inability to share camera access
- Recordings not saving correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved app stability and performance
In-app purchases
CallStart
No in-app purchases
Nooie
No in-app purchases
