Comparison

HomeNode vs AiSecure2

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

Head to head
About

HomeNode

Features
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Do it yourself home automation. The HomeNode App makes it easy to manage your devices. // Code for NodeMcu https://github.com/thebestion/HomeNode-NodeMCU-HomeAutomation

About

AiSecure2

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and instant alerts. Review past recordings, control PTZ functions, and manage multiple surveillance systems on the go. Requires connection to Surveillance Center.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Playback recordings
  • Take snapshots
  • PTZ camera control
  • Manage multiple NAS devices
  • Instant push notifications
Features
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AiSecure is ASUSTOR's Surveillance Center mobile app that makes it easy to monitor the things you care about most. After connecting with Surveillance Center, you will be able to watch live video, receive customized alerts and check events while on the go. Key Features: - View surveillance feeds from all cameras and up to 4 different feeds at once - Select cameras and date to play back recordings. - Take snapshots of surveillance feeds - Control PTZ functions on cameras - Quickly switch between monitoring Surveillance Center on different NAS devices - Get a handle on unexpected events with instant push notifications - Must be used in conjunction with Surveillance Center Learn more: https://www.asustor.com/

Screenshots

HomeNode3 screens
AiSecure24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AiSecure2 at Free against HomeNode's $0.99. AiSecure2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 55 months). HomeNode's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 14.1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AiSecure2 is free to download; HomeNode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeNode ships an update every 55 months, AiSecure2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomeNode versus AiSecure2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeNodeAiSecure2
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 5 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB73 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSebastian Hans HarkeASUSTOR Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HomeNode

No in-app purchases

None

AiSecure2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeNode free?
HomeNode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AiSecure2 free?
AiSecure2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, HomeNode or AiSecure2?
HomeNode ships an update every 55 months, and AiSecure2 every 5 months. Most recently, HomeNode was updated on September 28, 2026 and AiSecure2 on October 14, 2026.

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