Comparison

HomePro Security vs First Melissa

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

Head to head
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

About

First Melissa

Connect with a church community, access sermons, and manage contributions from your mobile device. Stay updated on events, get inspired, and find ways to get involved.

Highlights
  • Watch latest sermons
  • Access sermon slides and take notes
  • Stay informed of events
  • Give tithes and offerings
  • Discover involvement opportunities
  • Submit prayer requests
Features
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The First Melissa HUB Online app is a way for you to connect with First Melissa through your mobile device! Access the latest content from First Melissa Church and Pastor Trey Graham. Receive instant inspiration and encouragement – anytime, anywhere! The First Melissa HUB Online app makes it easy to † Watch all the latest sermons from First Melissa and Pastor Trey Graham † Access sermon slides and take notes † Stay informed of all events † Give tithes and offerings safely and securely † Discover ways to get involved at First Melissa † Submit a prayer request

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
First Melissa3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: First Melissa at 5.0 against HomePro Security's 2.8. First Melissa also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). HomePro Security's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (178 vs 7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Melissa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomePro Security has 178 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, First Melissa every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HomePro Security versus First Melissa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityFirst Melissa
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (178 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.First Melissa

Customer experience

HomePro Security

All ratings174 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative71.4%

First Melissa

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

First Melissa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

First Melissa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Melissa free?
First Melissa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or First Melissa?
First Melissa is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while First Melissa averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do HomePro Security or First Melissa have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor First Melissa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro Security or First Melissa?
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, and First Melissa every 20 months. Most recently, HomePro Security was updated on September 19, 2026 and First Melissa on June 4, 2026.

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