Comparison

HomePro Security vs Hello Elyson

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
Read full description

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

Hello Elyson

This app provides exclusive information and updates for residents of the Elyson community in Texas. Stay informed about community news, upcoming events, and essential details all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Community news updates
  • Event schedules
  • Resident information
  • Mobile access
  • Exclusive content
Features
Read full description

An app exclusively for residents of the Elyson community in Texas. Offering all the information a resident might need to know about the community they live in and much more! Whether it’s staying up to date on all the community’s news or the next community event, residents will be able to do it all from their phone.

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
Hello Elyson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Elyson at 5.0 against HomePro Security's 2.8. Hello Elyson also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). HomePro Security's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 2). 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

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

Hello Elyson 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, Hello Elyson every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomePro Security versus Hello Elyson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityHello Elyson
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (178 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Cecilian Partners, Inc

Customer experience

HomePro Security

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

Hello Elyson

All ratings2 ratings
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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Hello Elyson

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Elyson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Elyson free?
Hello Elyson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or Hello Elyson?
Hello Elyson is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Hello Elyson averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HomePro Security or Hello Elyson have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor Hello Elyson shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro Security or Hello Elyson?
HomePro Security ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Elyson every 2 weeks. Most recently, HomePro Security was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hello Elyson on September 26, 2026.

Other comparisons