Comparison

HomePro Security vs Goettl's Home

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, view cameras, adjust lighting, unlock doors, and automate scenes for energy savings and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm security system
  • Video doorbell and camera live streaming
  • Smart lighting and door lock control
  • Customizable smart scenes
  • Thermostat and garage door control
  • Sensor alerts and notifications
Features
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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

Goettl's Home

This smart thermostat app offers precise temperature control to reduce energy usage and operating costs. It provides remote monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and one-touch appointment booking for HVAC services.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature monitoring
  • Predictive maintenance alerts
  • One-touch appointment booking
  • Real-time system health monitoring
  • Air quality alerts
  • Direct HVAC provider connection
Features
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Reduce the Cost of Ownership Goettl's Home can reduce your HVAC system’s operating costs. It provides precise temperature control, reducing energy usage. This smart thermostat app also ensures you get the services you need when you need them. It incorporates the following innovative features: • Remote monitoring • Predictive maintenance alerts • One-touch appointment booking • Service at the touch of a button A crisp LCD screen ensures all functions are easy to find and use. Is your home not comfortable or are energy costs going up? Use the onscreen service request feature to get prompt assistance from your local HVAC company. Get the Most Out of Your Climate Control System The Goettl's Home app lets you control and monitor temperature, fan speed, and other functions via the main control panel or a smartphone. The future of home comfort and on-demand service, it delivers benefits including: • Smart Notifications: Receive instant notifications on changes in system performance so you can be proactive with maintenance. • Real-Time Monitoring: By monitoring the health of your HVAC system, Goettl's Home can provide predictive maintenance alerts, which can prevent downtime and increase equipment lifespan. • Service Alerts: Receive notifications of service reminders, membership renewals, and more. Even receive custom messages from your HVAC provider. • Diagnostic Tools: An overview of system health and air quality are available at the touch of a button, at no extra cost. • System Health and Air Quality Alerts: If a problem with your climate control system or an indoor air quality issue is detected, you and your service provider will be automatically notified. Quick and Simple Installation The convenience of a Goettl's Home thermostat begins even before you start using it. Swapping out an old unit is simple. A technician removes the old thermostat, mounts the new one, and connects the wiring. They’ll even help you set up the app. The new model’s settings are adjusted to meet your climate control requirements. It provides an instant response so you experience immediate comfort. Settings from the old thermostat instantly transfer over using the serial numbers of both units, so the process is fast, simple, and convenient. Forge an Instant Connection with Your HVAC Provider The Goettl's Home thermostat and app display your HVAC company’s logo onscreen. Their help is available at the touch of a button, so you can put your trust and confidence in a local contractor. It’s not just a modern thermostat. Goettl's Home is a direct link between you and your AC/heating services provider. Be a Part of the NuveNetwork Nuve has partnered with local HVAC companies so you benefit from new services and smart technologies. Real-time access to your system allows contractors to quickly diagnose and resolve system issues. This can result in fewer emergency calls and in-home visits, so you can save time and money. Get Started Today Getting a Goettl's Home thermostat and app is easy. Once you’re ready, a representative will contact you and schedule an appointment. Visit the App Store or contact your HVAC dealer to learn more.

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
Goettl's Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goettl's Home at 100% against HomePro Security's 22%. Goettl's Home also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). HomePro Security's advantage is ratings volume (212 vs 1). 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

Goettl's Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomePro Security has 212 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Goettl's Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, Goettl's Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HomePro Security versus Goettl's Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityGoettl's Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (212 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size381 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Nuve Home

Customer experience

HomePro Security

All ratings212 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.1%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative72.0%

Goettl's Home

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Goettl's Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

Goettl's Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goettl's Home free?
Goettl's Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or Goettl's Home?
Goettl's Home is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.7 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Goettl's Home averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HomePro Security or Goettl's Home have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor Goettl's Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro Security or Goettl's Home?
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, and Goettl's Home every 3 months. Most recently, HomePro Security was updated on November 7, 2026 and Goettl's Home on November 1, 2026.

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