Comparison

HomePro Security vs JellyFish Designer Cloud

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

JellyFish Designer Cloud

Control and design your exterior accent and holiday lights with cloud connectivity. Create custom light shows with various effects and schedules for any occasion, or choose from pre-made holiday programs.

Highlights
  • Cloud connectivity for remote control
  • Pre-made holiday light programs
  • Customizable light sequences (Chase, Paint, etc.)
  • Lightning and twinkle effects
  • Scheduled and event-based lighting
  • Multi-zone lighting control
Features
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Introducing JellyFish Designer Cloud, the latest generation of the JellyFish Lighting app that brings your exterior accent and holiday lights to life with cloud connectivity, giving you the power to transform your home's ambiance with a simple touch on your mobile device. -Allows control and design of JellyFish Exterior Accent and Holiday Lights. -Includes programs for Christmas, Easter, Fall, Spring, Halloween, and Fourth of July. -Create your own programs with sequences such as Chase, Paint, Color, Stacker, Multi Paint, and Fireworks. -Add lightning and twinkle effect. -Easily modify patterns to progress from one color to another. -Start scheduled lights daily -Start lights on special events such as Holidays and Birthdays. -Different patterns or colors can be displayed at the same time on different parts of a house or business.

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
JellyFish Designer Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JellyFish Designer Cloud at 4.6 against HomePro Security's 2.8. JellyFish Designer Cloud also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 178) and review sentiment (32% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

JellyFish Designer Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JellyFish Designer Cloud has 4.6K ratings behind it against 178, 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 32% of JellyFish Designer Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HomePro Security versus JellyFish Designer Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityJellyFish Designer Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (178 ratings)4.6 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews32.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1784.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Big Fish Automation

Customer experience

HomePro Security

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

JellyFish Designer Cloud

All ratings4,566 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative57.7%

User reviews

HomePro Security

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

JellyFish Designer Cloud

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 🚀 LOVE LOVE LOVE
  • 👍 Love my Jellyfish
  • 👍 Love the lights!
  • 👍 Simply Amazing!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't reconfigure wireless
  • 🐛 Crashtastic
  • 🐛 Love the lights but I wish the app was better
  • 🐛 Lights
  • 🐛 Old app better. This is broken

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

JellyFish Designer Cloud

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

JellyFish Designer Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JellyFish Designer Cloud free?
JellyFish Designer Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or JellyFish Designer Cloud?
JellyFish Designer Cloud is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while JellyFish Designer Cloud averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.
Do HomePro Security or JellyFish Designer Cloud have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor JellyFish Designer Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro Security or JellyFish Designer Cloud?
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, and JellyFish Designer Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, HomePro Security was updated on September 19, 2026 and JellyFish Designer Cloud on September 22, 2026.

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