PINtoDRIVE ID vs housemate©
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PINtoDRIVE ID
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The mobile app PINtoDRIVE ID was designed for users of vehicles equipped with the anti-theft devices PINtoDRIVE. The app enables your smartphone to be used as a tag for authentication. The system automatically acknowledges an authorized user’s smartphone and allows driving the vehicle. The mobile app PINtoDrive ID brings you to a new level of comfort, providing the vehicle protection you always carry with you.
housemate©
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With the purchase and installation of the housemate package, the user has the ability to manage his house (lighting, temperature, cameras, etc.) either directly via voice commands, or remotely with a smartphone, through the housemate application. Housemate is a bundle (or combination) of smart devices connected to the central unit providing users with comfort, convenience and security. Just say ''Hey Eleeza'' and then... simply talk! Advantages: • Plug and Play • Easy to install • Easy to use • Easy to expand • Easy to configure and update • Remote control of smart home functions • Voice assistance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: housemate© at every 2 months against PINtoDRIVE ID's every 6 months. housemate© also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
PINtoDRIVE ID ships an update every 6 months, housemate© every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PINtoDRIVE ID | housemate© |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 'TEC electronics' Ltd | ENTRANET INC. |
In-app purchases
PINtoDRIVE ID
No in-app purchases
housemate©
No in-app purchases
