Parfas vs HomeControl2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parfas
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In Control is a control hub that controls things such as video alarms, burglar alarms, doors, gates and machinery & send app notifications based on alarm activations, door openings, arming and disarming events. Notifications are entirely customisable from whether or not you will receive them to the message that is displayed within the notification itself. Requires IPIO Unit*. Features: + Control up to 4 things per IPIO Hub. + Control multiple IPIO Hubs. + Gives controllable things custom names. + Customise notification messages. *Sold Separately.
HomeControl2.0
This app provides advanced security and control for your home or business. It offers features like geofence alerts, CCTV integration, and home automation, allowing you to manage your property remotely. Stay connected and enhance your living or working environment with smart, safe features.
- Geofence alerts
- Biometric login
- CCTV live feeds and playback
- Personal help alarm with location sharing
- Smart plug management
- Custom scene creation
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HomeControl2.0 – Smarter, Safer Living HomeControl2.0 by Pyronix combines advanced security with seamless control, keeping you connected to your home or business. Key Features: • Smart Security: Geofence alerts, biometric login, quick-action widgets, and in-app voice notifications. • CCTV Integration: Access live feeds and playback from Pyronix and Hikvision cameras. • Personal Help Alarm: SOS messages with location sharing to trusted contacts. • Home Automation: Manage smart plugs, monitor energy, and create custom scenes. Note: Mobile network required for some features. Not a replacement for emergency services.
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Verdict
Parfas and HomeControl2.0 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parfas | HomeControl2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 323 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parfas Limited | Pyronix Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Parfas
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HomeControl2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view history/notifications
- Blank screens and app crashes
- Inconsistent sensor/zone display
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sensors
- Push notifications for alarm events
- Remote alarm trigger/siren activation
In-app purchases
Parfas
No in-app purchases
HomeControl2.0
No in-app purchases
