Comparison

HomePro Security vs Eight Gates

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

Eight Gates

Features
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Your growth, structured. Eight Gates is a personal development app that brings clarity and momentum to the life you're building. Organised around eight dimensions of human potential, it gives your daily habits a framework that actually means something — and shows you exactly where you're growing and where you're not. The Eight Gates - Body — Physical fitness and strength - Life — Nutrition and hydration - Resilience — Endurance and mental toughness - Recovery — Self-care and rest - Perspective — Mindfulness and awareness - Discipline — Learning and skill development - Curiosity — Creativity and exploration - Legacy — Mastery and transcendence Each gate has its own progress track. Complete daily tasks aligned to it and watch each dimension of your life develop over time. Daily Tasks, Automatically Assigned Wake up to a personalised set of tasks built around your goals and focus areas. Connect Apple Health to automatically log steps and active calories — no manual entry needed. Classes & Raids — Train Together Create or join group sessions with the people in your life. Whether it's a workout class, a reading challenge, or a shared goal, Eight Gates keeps your circle accountable. Share a join code, track progress together, and show up for each other. J.A.N.E. — Your AI Companion Ask questions about what you're reading, get a book summarised in minutes, or generate a workout playlist through Apple Music or Spotify — tuned to your energy and session type. Available with Premium. Track What Matters Log meals, complete challenges, unlock achievements, and share your milestones. Your history lives in one place so you can see how far you've come. Premium Unlock J.A.N.E., advanced insights, and exclusive features. The life you want is built one day at a time. Eight Gates helps you show up for it. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Eight-Gates-Privacy-Policy-32aeb8ba462181fa8825d752827bff62 Support? https://www.notion.so/Eight-Gates-Support-32aeb8ba462181e0ace7dab10852b63c Eight Gates Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.notion.so/Eight-Gates-Terms-of-Use-EULA-372eb8ba4621818e892cf6312ac407ba?

Screenshots

HomePro Security4 screens
Eight Gates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomePro Security at none against Eight Gates's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Eight Gates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HomePro Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HomePro Security versus Eight Gates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePro SecurityEight Gates
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (178 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomePro Inc.Mpathi Nzima

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

Eight Gates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomePro Security

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Eight Gates

Subscriptions1
  • Eight Gates Premium$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Single Onigiri$0.99

Questions

Is HomePro Security free?
HomePro Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eight Gates free?
Eight Gates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HomePro Security or Eight Gates have ads?
Neither HomePro Security nor Eight Gates shows ads.

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