Home vs Protegus 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Home
Control your home appliances remotely via Wi-Fi. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers a simple and quick connection process to your smart devices.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Easy device connection
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App to command through a Wi-Fi connection several home appliances. 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
Protegus 2
Monitor and control your home security system remotely. Receive real-time alerts, arm/disarm your system, and manage connected devices like lights and thermostats. View live video feeds from multiple cameras to check on your home and family.
- Remote system arming/disarming
- Real-time alarm status
- Instant security alerts
- Control connected devices
- Live video monitoring
- Multi-camera support
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With the new Protegus, you can control your security system quicker and easier. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your home system. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply be notified when your family arrives home. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices. REAL-TIME VIDEO MONITORING Check in on your family and pets when you can’t be there. See who is at the door, or monitor your premises from multiple cameras at once.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Protegus 2 at every 5 months against Home's every 17 months. Protegus 2 also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 23%). 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.
Home ships an update every 17 months, Protegus 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Home | Protegus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Gonzalez Trotter | TRIKDIS |
Customer experience
Home
Protegus 2
In-app purchases
Home
No in-app purchases
Protegus 2
No in-app purchases
