Comparison

Home Away SOS vs ShieldPro

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

Head to head
About

Home Away SOS

Share your real-time location with trusted contacts for peace of mind. In emergencies, trigger an SOS alert for live assistance and communication, including audio and video sharing. An optional Bluetooth button offers quick access to alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing
  • SOS alert with live response center
  • Audio and video sharing during alerts
  • Optional Bluetooth button accessory
  • Trusted contact sharing
Features
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This application helps family members stay connected by sharing location with trusted contacts in real time. In the event of an emergency, users can trigger an SOS alert that connects to a live response center for assistance and communication. During an active alert, audio and video from the device can be shared to support situational awareness. The app also supports an optional Bluetooth button accessory designed for quick access to initiating or canceling an SOS alert. This application is intended for personal safety and communication purposes only. It does not use HealthKit and does not collect, monitor, or analyze any health or medical data.

About

ShieldPro

Features
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The ShieldPro is a one-stop-shop to manage the market-leading security management solutions – MyShield all-in-one security intervention smoke generating device and the WeR@Home+ security management platform. The MyShield all-in-one intruder intervention device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for pre-emptive intruder prevention, boosting protection of homes and businesses by forcing intruders out of premises before they are able to do harm. Its versatile design makes it ideal for use in a range of residential and commercial settings. The integrated, easy-to-install system includes a passive infrared (PIR) motion detector, a high-definition video camera with recording capabilities for video verification, voice announcements, and a proprietary smoke generator that fills a room within seconds with a veil of harmless yet disorienting smoke to force intruders out of premises. Standalone – Standalone solution offers independent end-user monitoring and activation All-in-one – full security system in one device: HD camera, motion detector, voice capabilities and smoke diffuser Proactive – End-user immediate response to threats, without the uncertainty of on-prem security response Low touch - Simple installation, installation, small form factor, battery powered, low maintenance.

Screenshots

Home Away SOS4 screens
ShieldPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Home Away SOS at every 2 weeks against ShieldPro's monthly. ShieldPro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Away SOS ships an update every 2 weeks, ShieldPro monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Home Away SOS versus ShieldPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Away SOSShieldPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDavid GoodmanMeishar Immediate Community Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Home Away SOS

No in-app purchases

None

ShieldPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Away SOS free?
Home Away SOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShieldPro free?
ShieldPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Home Away SOS or ShieldPro have ads?
Neither Home Away SOS nor ShieldPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Away SOS or ShieldPro?
Home Away SOS ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShieldPro monthly. Most recently, Home Away SOS was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShieldPro on November 3, 2026.

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