Comparison

IAM vs HomePro Security

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IAM

Features
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“IAM connect” mobile application is created by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) of the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region. It mainly offers case report, electronic municipal services, push notification service and other functions. The content includes: 1. Case report: The public may give their opinions through the application. The dedicated department receives and distributes the cases immediately. Enquiries about the progress or follow-up results of cases can be made via the application; 2. Electronic municipal services: The electronic services of IAM are centralised, including guided tour service, guides on administrative formalities of municipal services, ticket-taking and bookings for IAM services, etc.; 3. Push notification service: Users can receive the latest information about IAM.

About

HomePro Security

Control your entire smart home system from your phone. Remotely manage security, cameras, lighting, locks, and climate. Receive alerts and create custom scenes for convenience and security.

Highlights
  • Remote security system control
  • Video doorbell and camera access
  • Smart lighting and lock management
  • Thermostat control with geofencing
  • Customizable smart scenes
  • Real-time alerts and notifications
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The HomePro Mobile app puts your smarthome system in your pocket with easy access to your entire home from inside a single app. (Features vary based on your configuration, but any and all of the benefits below can be added to your system, contact your HomePro rep for details) With the HomePro app you can: -Remotely arm and disarm your security system -Answer your video doorbell from anywhere, and view recorded clips from your phone -Live stream indoor and outdoor cameras to your mobile device and speak to pets and children using Live Talk -Access and view disarm photos captured by your touchscreen panel camera so you’ll know when people get home -Peek in on your panel camera instantly or capture photos the next time the camera detects motion -Remotely access and control your smart lighting to save energy and give the appearance that you’re home even when you’re not -remotely unlock doors for a friend or neighbor stopping by while you’re not home, and remotely lock it again when they leave -Create new codes for anyone who should access your home so you never have to make copies of your keys, and remotely manage your codes so you can prevent unwanted access after code abuse. -Automatically adjust the thermostat when you leave home using geoservices, saving energy and making your arrival more comfortable by automatically resuming your schedule as you return -Get alerts when you leave a door, window, medicine cabinet, or garage door open, and remotely close garage doors so you don’t have to turn around and go back to close it manually. -Receive in app notifications or text messages when a smoke detector, flood detector, carbon monoxide detector, or security sensor is tripped -Create unlimited customizable smart scenes to easily control multiple actions with a single touch, like “Leaving” which locks your doors, turns off all your lights and appliances, adjusts the temperature, closes your garage and arms your security system, keeping your home secure and energy efficient while you are gone. -View a snapshot of your day with easy timelines that keep you aware of what’s happened in your home even though you missed it earlier -Trigger an emergency panic right from the app if suspicious characters attempt an attack

Screenshots

IAM3 screens
HomePro Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

IAM and HomePro Security 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IAM ships an update every 4 months, HomePro Security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IAM versus HomePro Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAMHomePro Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—178 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstituto para os Assuntos MunicipaisHomePro Inc.

Bugs and requests

IAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HomePro Security

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App fails to send commands to panel
  • Cannot arm/disarm system through app
  • App immediately disarms when attempting to arm
  • Login screen freezes and won't load
  • Password reset emails not received
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  • Doorbell camera feed not showing in app
  • Slow video loading and playback
  • Sensors not syncing with alarm system
  • Door lock status not reflecting in app
  • Notifications arriving 5+ minutes late
  • App crashes when accessing video files
  • Rules/scheduling feature shows blank screen
  • Cannot bypass sensors through app
  • Inconsistent device connectivity
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • Command verification errors
  • Delayed sensor status updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Bulk delete feature for videos
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Ability to view all cameras simultaneously
  • Landscape mode for video viewing
  • Zoom functionality for images and videos
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  • Video demo tutorials for setup
  • Instant camera feed notifications
  • Ability to reorganize device viewing order
  • Payment option within the app
  • Integration with third-party platforms
  • Smart home device compatibility (Samsung Family Hub, etc.)
  • Rules/scheduling feature that works reliably
  • Improved password reset functionality

In-app purchases

None

IAM

No in-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IAM free?
IAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IAM or HomePro Security have ads?
Neither IAM nor HomePro Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IAM or HomePro Security?
IAM ships an update every 4 months, and HomePro Security every 2 months. Most recently, IAM was updated on September 10, 2026 and HomePro Security on September 19, 2026.

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