Comparison

eKeypad M1 vs Deep Sentinel Home Security

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

Head to head
About

eKeypad M1

This app provides a highly customizable interface for controlling Elk M1, Elk EZ8, and Ness M1 security and automation panels. It offers remote access, expandable functionality through add-on modules, and the ability to create personalized interfaces for easier system interaction.

Highlights
  • Customizable interfaces
  • Remote access
  • Expandable functionality
  • Easy setup
  • Direct device connections
  • Security features
Features
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The most customizable and advanced interface is available for the Elk M1 Gold, Elk EZ8 and Ness M1 security and automation panels. - Easy setup. The setup is designed to be simple and easy. Advanced features accommodate more complex network environments and situations. - Access from anywhere. Advanced features and networking tools provide everything needed to setup and troubleshooting both locally and remote access. - Expandable. Optional add-on modules allow functionality to be expanded to support new functionality and additional hardware. - Custom Interfaces. The optional Blueprint module can be used to create customized iPad interfaces. This allows for personalized and unique interfaces that make all systems easier to use and understand. eKeypad allows control of your home automation system to address your needs rather than your system dictating how you interact with it. - Professional Installers. Advanced features give end-users and professional installers the ability to manage and protect against the security and privacy risks. Alarm Systems: Elk M1, Elk EZ8 and Ness M1 Automation Systems: Elk M1, Elk EZ8, and Ness M1 Supported Lighting Technologies:INSTEON, X-10, Z-Wave, UPB, ViziaRF, Clipsal, ONQ-ALC, Centralite, Radio RA and C-Bus Thermostats: RCS, HAI, all Z-wave thermostats and Aprilaire eKeypad Platform Features: - No 3rd party servers or services required - No additional fees or services are required - One license supports all devices: iPhone, iTouch and iPad - Universal application optimized for all platforms - Configure any combination of supported equipment - Both dedicated or consolidated modes for multiple systems - Direct connections made to all devices to improve reliability - Security features to safeguard your system data and access - Configuration backup, restore and sharing via Wifi and email - Secure access for Cellular and even faster access via Wifi - Advanced management features for professional installers Optional features: - Multi-system Module for control of unlimited systems - Custom screens with the Blueprint Module (iPad Only) - Co-branding to customize the look of the GUI - IP Camera, DVR and NVR viewing and PTZ control - Universal Devices ISY automation controller support Supported equipment through add-on modules: Automation Systems: Universal Devices ISY-99i, Universal Devices ISY-994i, and Universal Devices ISY-944i Z Lighting Technologies:INSTEON, X-10, Z-Wave, UPB, ViziaRF, Clipsal, ONQ-ALC, Centralite, Radio RA, Radio RA2, Zigbee and C-Bus Thermostats: Venstar, RCS, HAI, all Z-wave thermostats and Aprilaire IP Video Cameras Devices: Yoko Tech, Night Owl, Averfocus, HAI, Axis, Mobotix, Ness, Razberi Technologies, GrandStream, Sony, Dedicated Micros, IQinVision, Visualint, TRENDnet, Vitek, Wansview, ACTi, Channel Vision, Panasonic, Linksys, Level One, Sharx Security, Samsung, Wirepath, NetMedia, Asoni, D-Link, Wowwee, Y-Cam, GVI Security, Hunt, VisionTech, Toshiba, Bosch, Ubiquiti, Canon, Digital Watchdog, GeoVision, SMARTHOME, Foscam, Basler, Brickcom, Dahua, Vivotek, Etrovision, EverFocus, Hikvision, IC Realtime, Arecont, LTS, ZuumMedia Network DVRs and NVRs: Digital Watchdog, Razberi Technologies, Ness, Everfocus, Dedicated Micros, Wirepath, GVI Security, Hikvision, Night Owl, Yoko Tech, Visualint, ZuumMedia and LTS

About

Deep Sentinel Home Security

This app provides proactive home security with a live surveillance team that monitors your property. It uses multiple deterrents like two-way speakers, strobing lights, and sirens to actively prevent burglaries and package thefts.

Highlights
  • Live surveillance team monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Strobing lights deterrent
  • Loud siren activation
  • Proactive burglary prevention
  • Package theft deterrence
Features
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Our Surveillance Team has eyes on criminals from the second they step on your front yard. Using multilayers of deterrence: 2-way speakers, strobing lights and the loudest siren, our surveillance agents take proactive steps to deter home burglaries and package thefts.

Screenshots

eKeypad M14 screens
Deep Sentinel Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deep Sentinel Home Security at Free against eKeypad M1's $79.99. Deep Sentinel Home Security also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). eKeypad M1's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 48%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Deep Sentinel Home Security is free to download; eKeypad M1 costs $79.99 up front. eKeypad M1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Deep Sentinel Home Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deep Sentinel Home Security holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 91 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of eKeypad M1's written reviews are positive against 48% of Deep Sentinel Home Security's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eKeypad M1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Deep Sentinel Home Security every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eKeypad M1 versus Deep Sentinel Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereKeypad M1Deep Sentinel Home Security
Price$79.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (22 ratings)3.7 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCDeep Sentinel Corp

Customer experience

eKeypad M1

All ratings22 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative24.5%

Deep Sentinel Home Security

All ratings91 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative40.6%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

eKeypad M1

One-time4
  • ISY Module$4.99
  • IP Video Module$9.99
  • Blueprint Module$9.99
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  • Multi-device Module$14.99
None

Deep Sentinel Home Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eKeypad M1 free?
eKeypad M1 costs $79.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Deep Sentinel Home Security free?
Deep Sentinel Home Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eKeypad M1 or Deep Sentinel Home Security?
Deep Sentinel Home Security is rated higher. eKeypad M1 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Deep Sentinel Home Security averages 3.7 from 91 ratings.
Do eKeypad M1 or Deep Sentinel Home Security have ads?
Neither eKeypad M1 nor Deep Sentinel Home Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eKeypad M1 or Deep Sentinel Home Security?
eKeypad M1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deep Sentinel Home Security every 10 days. Most recently, eKeypad M1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Deep Sentinel Home Security on November 11, 2026.

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