Comparison

eKeypad Pro vs Sterling Home

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

Head to head
About

eKeypad Pro

Control a wide range of security, video surveillance, and home automation systems with this app. It offers extensive customization for touch screen interfaces and intelligent organization of system controls. The app prioritizes end-to-end security with on-device data storage and encrypted connections.

Highlights
  • Customizable touch screen interfaces
  • Intelligent organization of system controls
  • End-to-end data security
  • Flexible push notifications
  • On-device data storage
  • Installer support programs
Features
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eKeypad is a software solution for controlling a wide range of Security, Video Surveillance and Home Automation systems. ● Simple and easy setup with detailed install guides ● System and data security focused ● Strong end-user and installer support ● Flexible and robust push notifications ● Extensive customization and organization abilities ● Create fully custom touch screen interfaces INTEFACE CUSTOMIZATION Every install and user is different. Each has unique requirements and preferences for the best control interface. From a single button interface to an interactive floor plan, the eKeypad interface can be adapted to fit. Both stock and custom interfaces are available on all iOS platforms. The pre-built interface offers a large number of customizations and organization options. Tablet platforms extends this ability to create fully custom touch screen interfaces for use on tables or TV screens. ORGANIZATION AND CAPABILITIES To make larger integrated systems easier to use, eKeypad learns the equipment setup to optimized user interaction. eKeypad is not only aware of the systems configured, but also the capabilities of each individual item in the system. This allows for intelligent sorting and the display of item controls. By configuring multiple systems and using the profiles feature, items can be consolidated across systems, separated into separate views or any combination if the two. END-TO-END SECURITY The security of your system and personal data is very important and eKeypad uses both visible and non-visible features to safeguard them. We do not make use of cloud servers and do not store your data outside your mobile device. All data is stored on the device encrypted and all network connections use encryption protocols where possible. ALWAYS AVAILABLE Mobile devices are designed to be mobile and eKeypad is designed to seamlessly adapt as devices move between networks. We include numerous setup guides, help articles and support services to ensure a reliable solution. A robust and flexible push notification* capability provides distribution of important status changes in your equipment. UNMATCHED SUPPORT If you encounter an issue or have a question, we are here to help. Our support services can help you identify and resolve issues quickly and recommend changes to prevent the issue from re-occurring. Automated testing and support tools within eKeypad help diagnose issues quickly. We also make installation guides and help articles available to document the best ways to setup and configure your system. If necessary, we can schedule phone support. INSTALLER FOCUS Professional installers are often involved in the setup and support of eKeypad. This makes support services critical for installers. We have programs, training and real-time support services that address the unique needs of installers. We are dedicated to help installers achieve success. For more information, contact us through our web site or your manufacturers representative. Terms of Use: https://blog.ekeypad.net/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://blog.ekeypad.net/privacy-policy/ * Push notification support requires a subscription costing $2.49 monthly or $23.99 yearly (prices vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Equipment supported by eKeypad Pro: ∙ Elk M1 and EZ8 alarm and automation panels ∙ Ness M1 alarm and automation panels ∙ Universal Devices ISY INSTEON and Z-Wave automation controllers ∙ PCS Mi LightStyle automation controllers and PIM-IP interface modules ∙ Web Mountain UPB interface module ∙ Philips Hue LED lighting ∙ Russound C-Series multi-room audio systems ∙ Over 500 IP Video Cameras, Analog encoders, DVRs and NVRs ∙ Contact us to request support for additional equipment

About

Sterling Home

Easily manage all your home services, from submitting repair requests to coordinating recurring maintenance. Get real-time updates and keep all communication and service history in one organized place.

Highlights
  • Submit service requests quickly
  • Real-time updates on work progress
  • Coordinate scheduling
  • Manage recurring services
  • Centralized communication and history
Features
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Sterling is the easiest way to manage everything happening at your home. Submit service requests in seconds, stay updated in real time, and get trusted help without the usual back-and-forth. Whether it’s a repair, maintenance issue, recurring service, or something urgent, Sterling gives you a clear, simple way to get it handled. With Sterling, you can: • Submit requests quickly and easily • See real-time updates as work moves forward • Coordinate scheduling with less friction • Manage recurring services • Keep communication and service history in one place Sterling is built to remove the coordination chaos that usually comes with managing a home, so things get done faster, more clearly, and with less stress.

Screenshots

eKeypad Pro4 screens
Sterling Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sterling Home at Free against eKeypad Pro's $139.99. Sterling Home also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). eKeypad Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (36 vs 3). On ads 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

Sterling Home is free to download; eKeypad Pro costs $139.99 up front. eKeypad Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sterling Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sterling Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eKeypad Pro has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eKeypad Pro ships an update every 4 days, Sterling Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eKeypad Pro versus Sterling Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereKeypad ProSterling Home
Price$139.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (36 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCSTERLING HOME TECH INC.

Customer experience

eKeypad Pro

All ratings36 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.6%

Sterling Home

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

eKeypad Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Push Sub$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Cloud Server$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Push Sub$39.991 Year
None

Sterling Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eKeypad Pro free?
eKeypad Pro costs $139.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sterling Home free?
Sterling Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eKeypad Pro or Sterling Home?
Sterling Home is rated higher. eKeypad Pro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Sterling Home averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do eKeypad Pro or Sterling Home have ads?
Neither eKeypad Pro nor Sterling Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eKeypad Pro or Sterling Home?
eKeypad Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Sterling Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, eKeypad Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sterling Home on October 31, 2026.

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