Comparison

HomeControl2.0 vs Hauze

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Geofence alerts
  • Biometric login
  • CCTV live feeds and playback
  • Personal help alarm with location sharing
  • Smart plug management
  • Custom scene creation
Features
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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.

About

Hauze

Features
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Hauze is the shared-living app built for student houses. Keep day-to-day life organised, make money conversations simpler and discover useful local offers near you, all in one place. SHARE EXPENSES • Record shared bills and purchases • See who owes what • Track IOUs and settle-ups • Keep everyone working from the same balance ORGANISE YOUR HOUSE • Create and assign chores autonomously • Coordinate shared responsibilities • Set reminders for the things that need doing • Keep household information together EXPLORE LOCALLY • Browse nearby venues and student offers • Find what is close when location is enabled • Redeem available offers through the app BUILT AROUND YOUR HOUSEHOLD Unlike tools designed only for individuals, Hauze connects everyone in your house around the same shared jobs, expenses and decisions. Hauze is for verified university students aged 16 or over. Explore features and offers may depend on your location and local availability.

Screenshots

HomeControl2.04 screens
Hauze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hauze at daily against HomeControl2.0's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeControl2.0 ships an update every 3 months, Hauze daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
HomeControl2.0 versus Hauze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeControl2.0Hauze
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPyronix Ltd.Hauze LTD

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

Hauze

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomeControl2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Hauze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeControl2.0 free?
HomeControl2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hauze free?
Hauze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeControl2.0 or Hauze have ads?
Neither HomeControl2.0 nor Hauze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeControl2.0 or Hauze?
HomeControl2.0 ships an update every 3 months, and Hauze daily. Most recently, HomeControl2.0 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hauze on November 5, 2026.

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