Comparison

HomePro Security vs Simply ARTAVIA

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

Simply ARTAVIA

This app connects residents to community events and information. Experience a vibrant and thoughtfully designed living environment with easy access to everything happening.

Highlights
  • Community event access
  • Resident information hub
  • Vibrant living experience
  • Thoughtfully designed features
Features
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A New, Artfully Planned Community. Welcome to your ARTAVIA app providing access to all things going on for residents of our community. You can’t help but experience life in a whole new way in the ARTAVIA® community. Vibrant. Welcoming. Full of joy and wonder. Life is different here and everything has been thoughtfully designed to help you get the most out of it.

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
Simply ARTAVIA3 screens

Verdict

The call

HomePro Security and Simply ARTAVIA both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 22% of HomePro Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simply ARTAVIA's. HomePro Security also leads on ratings volume (211 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

HomePro Security holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomePro Security has 211 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HomePro Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simply ARTAVIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, Simply ARTAVIA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HomePro Security versus Simply ARTAVIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecuritySimply ARTAVIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (211 ratings) — better2.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Alosant

Customer experience

HomePro Security

All ratings174 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative72.0%

Simply ARTAVIA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Simply ARTAVIA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

Simply ARTAVIA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply ARTAVIA free?
Simply ARTAVIA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or Simply ARTAVIA?
HomePro Security is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.7 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Simply ARTAVIA averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.
Do HomePro Security or Simply ARTAVIA have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor Simply ARTAVIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro Security or Simply ARTAVIA?
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, and Simply ARTAVIA every 3 months. Most recently, HomePro Security was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simply ARTAVIA on October 24, 2026.

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