Alpena Auto vs Homei
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
Homei
This application allows users to remotely view real-time video from smart cameras for home and business security. It offers a reliable and efficient security solution, keeping users informed and in control from anywhere.
- Real-time video viewing
- Smart camera connectivity
- Home and business security
- Remote property monitoring
- User-friendly design
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Home i is a professional video surveillance App designed for both home and business users. By connecting to smart cameras, you can view real-time video anytime, anywhere, ensuring the safety of your property and loved ones. Why Choose Home i? Home i combines advanced technology with a user-friendly design to offer a reliable and efficient security solution. Whether you’re at home or away, Home i keeps you informed and in control, ensuring peace of mind. Download Now: Join millions of users and protect your home and business with Home i.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alpena Auto at 1.7 against Homei's 1.5. Alpena Auto also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 15). Homei's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Alpena Auto holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpena Auto has 133 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Alpena Auto's written reviews are positive against 20% of Homei's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Alpena Auto ships an update every 6 months, Homei every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpena Auto | Homei |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (133 ratings) — better | 1.5 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 322 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marklyn Group Inc | Continuum Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Alpena Auto
Homei
Bugs and requests
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
Homei
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
Homei
No in-app purchases
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