Comparison

Homeguardsmart vs Kiwibit

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

Head to head
About

Homeguardsmart

Monitor your home security with affordable smart cameras and systems directly from your smartphone. Enjoy simple setup, multi-system support, and intelligent notifications day or night, no matter where you are.

Highlights
  • Remote home monitoring
  • Multi-system support
  • Simple setup
  • Intelligent notifications
  • Cloud recording
  • Activity zones
Features
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-APP introduction Homeguard's affordable smart home security cameras and systems help you monitor your home directly from your smartphone. With multi-system support and simple setup, you can easily control multiple Homeguard cameras within one app. The Homeguardsmart app will alert you to what matters, day or night, no matter where you are. - Compatible models as below: HGWBC-351 HGWBC-356 HGWBC-358 - Compatible models as below: HGWBC-351 HGWBC-356 HGWBC-358 - Service details Homeguardsmart Awareness provide the following service contents, user will get the Homeguardsmart awareness with 30-day cloud recording, intelligent notification and activity zone features after subscription. - General service: Homeguardsmart Awareness Single Device (3 months\12 months) Homeguardsmart Awareness Four-device (3 months\12 months) - Auto subscribe service: Homeguardsmart Awareness Single Device(Subscribe Monthly) Homeguardsmart Awareness Four-device(Subscribe Monthly) - Buying rules Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Terms of Use: https://www.homeguardsmart.live/html/homeguardsmart/terms-of-use/en Privacy Policy: https://www.homeguardsmart.live/html/homeguardsmart/privacy-policy/en Awareness Service Agreement: https://www.homeguardsmart.live/html/homeguardsmart/Awareness-Service-Agreement/en/ Continuous Subscription Service Agreement:https://www.homeguardsmart.live/html/homeguardsmart/continuous-Subscription-Service-Agreement/en/

About

Kiwibit

This app connects you to smart devices for effortless home monitoring and enhanced security. It offers intelligent notifications for security cameras and bird feeders, with advanced features available through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Smart device integration
  • Extended cloud storage
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Bird species identification
  • Real-time activity alerts
Features
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At Kiwibit, we believe technology should keep life simple—and make it better. Whether you’re at home or away, our smart devices and intuitive app help you effortlessly stay connected to the moments that truly matter. With clear design, thoughtful features, and seamless integration, Kiwibit makes smart living feel natural and reliable. We simplify the details, so you can enjoy more of what you love. Keep it Simple. Make it Better. 【Kiwibit Plus Service】 Elevate your security with the Kiwibit Plus Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extended Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Intelligent Push 1. Security Cameras: Get real-time notifications about people, vehicles, packages, and pets, so you're always aware of what's happening. 2. Bird Feeder: Receive smart notifications about bird activities and detect nuisance animals, to keep your bird feeder enjoyable. 3. Custom Alert Zones: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 4. Birds Tab (Bird Feeder Only) Check out the special "Birds Tab" in the app to see all identified bird species and enjoy exciting moments captured by your bird feeder. With recognition for over 10,000 bird species, explore nature like never before. 【Details of the Plus Service】 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/privacy/en/index.html Plus Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html

Screenshots

Homeguardsmart4 screens
Kiwibit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Homeguardsmart and Kiwibit both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Kiwibit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Homeguardsmart's. Kiwibit also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1). Homeguardsmart's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Homeguardsmart sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kiwibit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Homeguardsmart against 4.9 for Kiwibit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibit has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Homeguardsmart's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kiwibit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homeguardsmart ships an update every 10 months, Kiwibit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Homeguardsmart versus Kiwibit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeguardsmartKiwibit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (6.1K ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOMEGUARD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDKiwibit Inc.

Customer experience

Homeguardsmart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Kiwibit

All ratings5,670 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Homeguardsmart

Subscriptions2
  • Homeguard Secure Single device$2.991 Month
  • Homeguard Secure Four-device1 Month trial$5.991 Month
One-time4
  • Single Device 3 months$7.99
  • Four-device 3 months$15.99
  • Single Device 12 months$30.99
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  • Four-device 12 months$59.99
10 purchases

Kiwibit

Subscriptions10
  • single device monthly1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Monthly Individual Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • two devices monthly1 Month trial$8.951 Month
  • unlimited devices monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • single device annually1 Month trial$47.491 Year
  • Annual Individual Premium1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • bird feeder yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Family Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • unlimited devices annually1 Month trial$105.991 Year

Questions

Is Homeguardsmart free?
Homeguardsmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiwibit free?
Kiwibit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homeguardsmart or Kiwibit?
Homeguardsmart is rated higher. Homeguardsmart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kiwibit averages 4.9 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Homeguardsmart or Kiwibit have ads?
Neither Homeguardsmart nor Kiwibit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homeguardsmart or Kiwibit?
Homeguardsmart ships an update every 10 months, and Kiwibit every 10 days. Most recently, Homeguardsmart was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kiwibit on November 10, 2026.

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