SquareTrade vs HomeAuto+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquareTrade
Protect your electronic devices from accidental damage and malfunctions. Manage your coverage, file claims for repair or replacement, and access tech support. Get peace of mind for your valuable gadgets.
- Accidental damage protection
- Malfunction coverage
- File repair/replacement claims
- Upload item receipts
- Check phone health
- Chat with an agent
- Purchase new plans
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SquareTrade Protection Plans cover all of your electronic devices for accidents like drops and spills, plus common malfunctions. We’re trusted by over 80 million customers and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Plus, SquareTrade Protection Plans are the only plans backed by Allstate. Our mobile app makes it easy to access all our services, right at your fingertips. Use the SquareTrade mobile app to: • Understand your coverage • Upload your item receipt • File a claim to get your item repaired or replaced • Check your phone health and network speeds to help troubleshoot your device • View tips on how to get more from your technology • Chat with an agent • Buy a plan to protect a new item • Update your account information • Access premium features like Tech Support, ID Protection and Roadside Assistance on selected plans To view our Notice at Collection, go to www.squaretrade.com/notice-at-collection
HomeAuto+
This app provides members with roadside assistance for emergencies like flat tires or towing. It also offers access to discounts on dining, entertainment, travel, and service repairs.
- Roadside assistance for breakdowns
- Real-time dispatch updates
- Extensive provider network
- Discounts on dining and entertainment
- Travel and rental car savings
- Service repair discounts
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The HomeAuto+ app by FIMC gives members peace of mind and safety for everyday emergencies. Access features like roadside assistance, claim forms, and everyday discounts & savings. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: Roadside Assistance* • Call for immediate roadside service to fix a flat tire, fuel up, get a jump start, unlock a vehicle or tow your disabled vehicle. • Receive real-time text updates and alerts from the dispatch provider. • Our extensive network of providers means you never have to worry about being stranded on the side of the road • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Discounts & Savings* • Access to discounts at restaurants, theme parks, movie theatres and more! • Discounts on hotels, airfare and rental cars • Discounts on service repairs at our select partner service centers *Must be a member of the Home & Auto Security Plan, Auto Plus Plan, Auto Security Plan, or Silver Safeguard to access plan benefits. Certain benefits not available in all states. Depending on product purchased – certain benefits may or may not be included in your plan. Check your member portal at https://member.realbenefits.com/login to see all plan benefits available to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SquareTrade at 4.5 against HomeAuto+'s 2.9. SquareTrade also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 42) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). HomeAuto+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SquareTrade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquareTrade has 2.8K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of SquareTrade's written reviews are positive against 23% of HomeAuto+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SquareTrade ships an update every 2 months, HomeAuto+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquareTrade | HomeAuto+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better | 2.9 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | 23.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SquareTrade | The American Traveler Motor Club Inc |
Customer experience
SquareTrade
HomeAuto+
Bugs and requests
SquareTrade
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incorrect device information
- App crashes on launch
- Disconnects during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to delete old devices
- Easier receipt/document upload
- Live agent support
- Improved app stability
- Clearer claim status updates
HomeAuto+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SquareTrade
No in-app purchases
HomeAuto+
No in-app purchases
