HomePro Security vs NECOA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NECOA
Monitor and control your smart water purifiers remotely. Analyze water usage patterns, receive eco reports, and manage product status and consumables. Set up automated routines for product operation.
- Water usage analysis
- Eco reports and graphs
- Product status dashboard
- Remote product control
- Automated routines
- Consumable management
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NECOA is an IoT service that currently supports water purifiers. NECOA will support additional products in the future. ■ Today: Analyzes your household’s water usage patterns and receive Eco Reports based on your consumption. ■ Product Dashboard: Easily check the status of your products and consumables at a glance. ■ Product Control: Manage your products with just one tap, anytime and anywhere. ■ Report: View a clear summary of your usage patterns with Eco Reports and graphs. ■ Routine: Set up a routine once and have your products operate at the desired time and mode. [Supported Device] ● iOS 15 or above ※ Some mobile devices and tablets may have usage restrictions. [Supported Countries] - United States of America ※ Please check the region settings on your mobile device. [Access Permissions] ● Required Permissions - Device and App History: App error confirmation and usage improvements ● Optional Permissions ※ The following optional permissions are required to ensure smooth service. Basic functions are available for use even without optional permissions. - Notifications: Used for push notifications - Location: Used when verifying location of device registration for Wi-Fi products - Camera: Used when scanning product barcodes or QR codes - Bluetooth: Used when registering Bluetooth products - Local Network: Used when registering Wi-Fi products [Precautions] ※ NECOA services may vary depending on product specifications. ※ Some products may only support a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. (5GHz not supported): If your wireless router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, please check your router settings to ensure 2.4GHz is enabled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NECOA at 100% against HomePro Security's 22%. NECOA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). HomePro Security's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
NECOA 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. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HomePro Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of NECOA's.
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, NECOA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomePro Security | NECOA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (178 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 349 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomePro Inc. | NECOA, Inc. |
Customer experience
HomePro Security
NECOA
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
NECOA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomePro Security
No in-app purchases
NECOA
No in-app purchases









