# Homeguardsmart vs Kiwibit

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homeguardsmart | Kiwibit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardsmart/id1644671413/reviews)** | [4.9 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 174 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOMEGUARD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644671415) | [Kiwibit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769155172) |

## What reviewers say

### Homeguardsmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardsmart/id1644671413)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homeguard Secure Single device | $2.99 | per month |
| Homeguard Secure Four-device | $5.99 | per month |
| Single Device 3 months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Four-device 3 months | $15.99 | one-time |
| Single Device 12 months | $30.99 | one-time |
| Four-device 12 months | $59.99 | one-time |


### Kiwibit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| single device monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly Individual Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| two devices monthly | $8.95 | per month |
| unlimited devices monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| single device annually | $47.49 | per year |
| Annual Individual Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| bird feeder yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| unlimited devices annually | $105.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*