INSTINCT by MACO vs WeR@Home Alpha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INSTINCT by MACO
Control your main entrance door remotely with this app. Grant flexible and one-time access permissions to individuals and track all door activity with a reporting function.
- Remote door operation
- Flexible access permissions
- One-time entry permissions
- Activity reporting
- Individual user management
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With INSTINCT by MACO, you can easily operate your main entrance door, equipped with INSTINCT by MACO fittings. Flexible access permissions can be defined for each person individually. In addition, one-time entry permissions can be defined whenever you want, even if you’re not at home. The practical reporting function gives you a complete overview of every time the door was opened.
WeR@Home Alpha
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WeR@Homeâ„¢ enables you to manage your home environment from anywhere, anytime, and on any screen in real time using the WeR@Homeâ„¢ application. With the WeR@Homeâ„¢ solution, you can connect to and remotely manage your WeR@Homeâ„¢Hub and all the connected devices to achieve a fully integrated and seamless home management environment. You can manage your alarm system remotely, control home automation devices and keep an eye on your home with real time and comfort video features. The Smart Automation Rules engine allows you to create personalized scenarios that will make your lives more comfortable and more secure. Note: WeR@Homeâ„¢ services are available only to customers with a WeR@Homeâ„¢ Hub installed and a matching service plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: INSTINCT by MACO at every 4 months against WeR@Home Alpha's every 23 months. 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.
INSTINCT by MACO ships an update every 4 months, WeR@Home Alpha every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INSTINCT by MACO | WeR@Home Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mayer & Co Beschlaege GmbH | Meishar Immediate Community Ltd. |
In-app purchases
INSTINCT by MACO
No in-app purchases
WeR@Home Alpha
No in-app purchases
