# HomePro Security vs First Melissa

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomePro Security | First Melissa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepro-security/id1502126172/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-melissa/id1535067962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 349 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HomePro Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/896902039) | [First Melissa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535067964) |

## What reviewers say

### HomePro Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepro-security/id1502126172)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 🏠 Centralized home automation control
- 📱 Remote access to security system
- 📹 Camera monitoring capability
- 🔒 Comprehensive security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow command execution and delays
- 🔌 Poor connectivity and sync issues
- 😤 Non-responsive customer support
- 💰 High costs and expensive service calls

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### First Melissa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-melissa/id1535067962)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*