AmpliFi Teleport vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AmpliFi Teleport
Access your home network securely from anywhere. This app provides a reliable and private connection to your home Wi-Fi, offering peace of mind when using public networks. It requires a compatible home router.
- Connect to home AmpliFi router
- Generate access codes
- Superior network reliability
- Enhanced privacy on public networks
- No monthly fees
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The AmpliFi Teleport app allows you to bring the digital comforts of home with you, no matter how far away you are—all without a monthly fee. This app allows you to: - Connect to your home AmpliFi router by quickly generating an access code via the AmpliFi Wi-Fi app. - Experience superior network reliability, compared to traditional VPNs, since you’re relying on your own network. - Retain privacy and peace of mind when browsing on public networks. Please note that an AmpliFi router is required to use the Teleport app.
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AmpliFi Teleport at 4.7 against HOOBS's 1.1. AmpliFi Teleport also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 11%) and ratings volume (857 vs 27). HOOBS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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.
AmpliFi Teleport holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpliFi Teleport has 857 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AmpliFi Teleport's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.
AmpliFi Teleport ships an update every 2 months, HOOBS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | AmpliFi Teleport | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (857 ratings) — better | 1.1 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 857 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | HOOBS Inc |
Customer experience
AmpliFi Teleport
HOOBS
Bugs and requests
AmpliFi Teleport
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work with captive portal WiFi
- Disconnects when switching networks
- Generates error codes
- Doesn't provide full home network access
Requested features
5 requests- Automatic reconnect option
- MacOS/Desktop app support
- Ability to connect to multiple routers
- Face ID/Biometric security
- Automatic VPN on non-home networks
HOOBS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AmpliFi Teleport
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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