HomeControl2.0 vs BinThere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeControl2.0
This app provides advanced security and control for your home or business. It offers features like geofence alerts, CCTV integration, and home automation, allowing you to manage your property remotely. Stay connected and enhance your living or working environment with smart, safe features.
- Geofence alerts
- Biometric login
- CCTV live feeds and playback
- Personal help alarm with location sharing
- Smart plug management
- Custom scene creation
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HomeControl2.0 – Smarter, Safer Living HomeControl2.0 by Pyronix combines advanced security with seamless control, keeping you connected to your home or business. Key Features: • Smart Security: Geofence alerts, biometric login, quick-action widgets, and in-app voice notifications. • CCTV Integration: Access live feeds and playback from Pyronix and Hikvision cameras. • Personal Help Alarm: SOS messages with location sharing to trusted contacts. • Home Automation: Manage smart plugs, monitor energy, and create custom scenes. Note: Mobile network required for some features. Not a replacement for emergency services.
BinThere
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Never miss bin day again. BinThere is a simple, council‑agnostic bin reminder app for UK households. Set your schedule once and we’ll keep reminding you — with quick one‑off changes when the council shifts collections (bank holidays, missed runs, etc.). What you can do • Set up multiple bins (General Waste, Glass/Plastic, Garden Waste, Cardboard — and custom bins) • Support for weekly, fortnightly, 3‑weekly, and custom schedules • Reminders the evening before and/or the morning of collection day • Calendar view showing what’s due and when • One‑off changes: move or skip a single collection • Bin guide notes (add your own “what goes in this bin” list) • Backup & restore via JSON export/import • Remove ads option Designed for real life No accounts. No council logins. Just a clean, reliable bin schedule you control. Privacy Policy: https://bin-there.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeControl2.0 at none against BinThere's 1. BinThere's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. BinThere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. HomeControl2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeControl2.0 ships an update every 3 months, BinThere fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeControl2.0 | BinThere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 323 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyronix Ltd. | BPS Designs Limited |
Bugs and requests
HomeControl2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view history/notifications
- Blank screens and app crashes
- Inconsistent sensor/zone display
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sensors
- Push notifications for alarm events
- Remote alarm trigger/siren activation
BinThere
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeControl2.0
No in-app purchases
BinThere
- Remove Ads$4.991 Year
