# TechLife Pro vs Progress Home+

The clearest difference is rating: Progress Home+ at 4.9 against TechLife Pro's 2.1. Progress Home+ also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 582) and review sentiment (29% vs 16%). TechLife Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Progress Home+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Progress Home+ has 19K ratings behind it against 582, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of TechLife Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of Progress Home+'s.

TechLife Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Progress Home+ monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TechLife Pro | Progress Home+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techlife-pro/id1420372678/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-home-plus/id1519943064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 582 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **29.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 82 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴魁 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050544418) | [PROGRESS RESIDENTIAL, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848158391) |

## What reviewers say

### TechLife Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techlife-pro/id1420372678)

Control multiple Wi-Fi devices remotely and through voice commands. Share access with family members for a seamless smart home experience.

**Highlights:** Remote Wi-Fi device control, Control multiple devices, Voice control integration, Family device sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Good customization options
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🔊 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 🤔 Limited music selection
- 📵 Inability to control individual lights

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to log in or register account
- Lights randomly stop working
- Inconsistent color representation

**Requested features**

- Allow custom music integration
- Add fade in/out functionality
- Improve Alexa/Google Home integration
- Provide more granular control over lights


### Progress Home+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-home-plus/id1519943064)

Manage and control your smart home devices remotely. This app allows Progress Residential residents to operate smart locks, thermostats, and other connected technologies within their homes.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Smart home management, Smart entry lock control, Thermostat control, Progress Residential resident exclusive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access control
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful for unpredictable weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Inconsistent thermostat performance
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Forced auto-lock feature

**Reported bugs**

- Thermostat reading inaccuracies
- App freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent lock/unlock functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow disabling of auto-lock feature
- Improve thermostat integration and scheduling
- Add support for voice assistants and smart home integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TechLife Pro free?

TechLife Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Progress Home+ free?

Progress Home+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TechLife Pro or Progress Home+?

Progress Home+ is rated higher. TechLife Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while Progress Home+ averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do TechLife Pro or Progress Home+ have ads?

Neither TechLife Pro nor Progress Home+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TechLife Pro or Progress Home+?

TechLife Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Progress Home+ monthly. Most recently, TechLife Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Progress Home+ on September 30, 2026.

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