Homeguardkit vs Alder NVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homeguardkit
Monitor your home with high-resolution video and advanced AI human detection. Remotely control security features like lights and sirens, and capture live footage or still images for later review. Enjoy clear two-way audio communication.
- 2K QHD resolution video
- AI human detection
- Remote camera control (lights, siren)
- Live video capture
- Still image capture
- Two-way audio
- Remote playback
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Homeguardkit supports the following features : - Superb picture quality with 2K QHD resolution - Advanced AI human detection for fewer false alerts - Remotely control camera’s red & blue light, spotlight and siren via smart devices - Capture video from your camera's live view to your Handset to play back later - Capture still images and save these to your Handset's photo gallery - High quality 2-way audio - Supports remote playback function - Supports local image and local video viewing
Alder NVR
Monitor your home security system remotely with this app. It offers 2K resolution, AI technology, two-way audio, and color night vision for constant vigilance and peace of mind, whether you're at work or traveling.
- 2K Professional Security System
- AI Technology
- 2-way audio
- Color night vision
- Flashing lights for crime prevention
- Monitor 2 to 8 cameras
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Stay connected to every vital aspect of your home and relish absolute tranquilityStay connected to every vital aspect of your home and relish absolute tranquility, day and night, courtesy of our cutting-edge NVR 2K Professional Security System. With seamless integration into your daily life, our system ensures that no significant event escapes your attention, offering unparalleled vigilance and reassurance. Whether you are at work, traveling, or simply resting at home, our state-of-the-art technology guarantees constant surveillance and protection, empowering you with the confidence to live without worry. Say goodbye to concerns about your home's safety and embrace a lifestyle of unwavering peace of mind with our reliable security solution. In today's world, where ensuring the safety and security of your home is paramount, the demand for effective home monitoring solutions has surged exponentially. Harnessing the power of innovative technology, monitoring your property from afar has never been easier or more accessible. Gone are the days of feeling tethered to your home; now, you can effortlessly watch your property no matter where you are. With Alder’s NVR Mobile App monitoring capabilities at your fingertips, advanced AI Technology, 2-way audio,color nightvision, and flashing lights for crime prevention you can stay informed and in control. Gone are the days of feeling tethered to your home; now, you can effortlessly keep a watchful eye with 2 to 8 cameras on your property no matter where you are.In today's world, where ensuring the safety and security of your home is paramount, the demand for effective home monitoring solutions has surged exponentially. Harnessing the power of innovative technology, monitoring your property from afar has never been easier or more accessible. Gone are the days of feeling tethered to your home; now, you can effortlessly watch your property no matter where you are. With Alder’s NVR Mobile App monitoring capabilities at your fingertips, advanced AI Technology, 2-way audio,color nightvision, and flashing lights for crime prevention you can stay informed and in control. Gone are the days of feeling tethered to your home; now, you can effortlessly keep a watchful eye with 2 to 8 cameras on your property no matter where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alder NVR at 884 against Homeguardkit's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Homeguardkit against 4.9 for Alder NVR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alder NVR has 884 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Homeguardkit's written reviews are positive against 92% of Alder NVR's.
Homeguardkit ships an update every 9 months, Alder NVR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homeguardkit | Alder NVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (884 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 92.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 884 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intelligent Security&Surveillance Limited | Alder Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Homeguardkit
Alder NVR
Bugs and requests
Homeguardkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Alder NVR
Reported bugs
2 issues- Three out of four cameras not working
- App has totally stopped working
Requested features
1 request- Next mobile app update
In-app purchases
Homeguardkit
No in-app purchases
Alder NVR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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