Comparison

HomePro Security vs HERE

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

HERE

This app anchors your digital presence to physical locations, creating a permanent record of human activity. It emphasizes privacy and requires users to be physically present at designated Nodes to leave a mark.

Highlights
  • Decentralized identity (Signet)
  • Permanent data etching
  • Physical presence required
  • Leave Marks with Artifacts
  • Minimalist calling cards
  • High-fidelity photo uploads
  • Environmental audio recording
Features
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HERE. is not a social network. It is a decentralized, permanent census of human presence. We are moving the "social graph" off the internet and anchoring it to physical coordinates. This is a utility designed for those who refuse to vanish into the digital storm. I WAS HERE. ZERO FRICTION. TOTAL PRIVACY. HERE. does not use accounts, passwords, or emails. Upon first launch, the app generates a Signet—a unique cryptographic identity stored in your device’s Secure Enclave. You are not a user profile; you are a signature. Your data is not mined, sold, or tracked. You exist only where you stand. This app cannot be used from your couch. It demands physical presence. To interact, you must locate a Node—a physical anchor (NFC or QR) integrated into the architecture of the real world. You do not "post" on HERE. You leave a Mark. Each Mark contains an Artifact, etched permanently into the location’s Index. The Signature: Your Signet and a single word. A minimalist calling card. The Statement: A 140-character plaque. Museum-grade typography. No filters. The Vision: A high-fidelity photo. Constraint: No gallery uploads. Each Vision is watermarked with exact coordinates and timestamps. The Frequency: 15 seconds of raw environmental audio. The Query: A binary poll for future visitors to decide the consensus of a place. The digital world is designed to distract you. HERE. is designed to remind you. If you leave a Mark, you may receive a notification months or years later: "Someone is standing where you once stood." The internet is a machine designed to forget. The physical world is absolute. Etch your name in the glass. Make it last.

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
HERE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HERE at 5.0 against HomePro Security's 2.8. HomePro Security's advantage is ratings volume (178 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

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

HERE 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HomePro Security versus HERE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityHERE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (178 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Jonathan Samuel

Customer experience

HomePro Security

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

HERE

All ratings1 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
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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

HERE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

None

HERE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HERE free?
HERE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomePro Security or HERE?
HERE is rated higher. HomePro Security averages 2.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while HERE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HomePro Security or HERE have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor HERE shows ads.

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