HomeSight vs FITSystem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeSight
This app connects older adults with their families and caregivers through their TV. It enables video calls, activity monitoring, and health data sharing, fostering peace of mind and a connected ecosystem.
- TV-based video calling
- Smart home and motion monitoring
- Health and wellness biometric readings
- Photo and video messaging
- Activity and status updates
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HomeSight(R) brings wellness and peace of mind to older adults using a device they already know and trust: the TV. The HomeSight Wellness Hub at the TV creates an easy, connected ecosystem for communication, safety, and everyday support. Caregivers and family members can use the Mobile app and Care Portal website with the same login provided in your welcome email. Mobile App Use the HomeSight mobile app to engage with accounts that have Wellness Hubs. Make and receive video calls, view schedules, contacts, account activity and receive notifications. • TV-Based Video Calling Stay connected with caregivers, family, and friends that can use the mobile app or Care Portal for simple video calls and messages displayed directly on the TV via the Wellness Hub. • Smart Home & Motion Activity Monitoring Authorized caregivers / family members can view motion activity from the Wellness Hub and activity and status updates from supported smart home devices, including: – Indoor temperature and humidity – Outdoor weather – Motion detection – Door and window contact – Toilet flush activity – Occupancy sensors • Health & Wellness Biometric Readings Authorized caregivers / family members can easily view readings from supported biometric devices, such as: – Blood pressure – Body weight – Body temperature – Pulse oximetry – Glucose monitoring • Simple Photo & Video Messaging Share photos and videos from Mobile to TV and receive video messages from the Wellness Hub to stay connected with loved ones. Learn more at: https://support.homesight.care Get support at: https://support.homesight.care
FITSystem
This mobile application is designed for a specific research study, requiring specialized hardware for use. It is intended for participants involved in the NIH-funded research project.
- Research study participation
- Requires specialized hardware
- NIH-funded project integration
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This is a mobile application for a research study, NIH# 1R44HD114504-01A1 (https://reporter.nih.gov/search/XNP6X_5iVUqNwWVyJoAJHg/project-details/10920281). Using and testing the app requires hardware provided to research participants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FITSystem at fortnightly against HomeSight's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 HomeSight against 5.0 for FITSystem. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
HomeSight ships an update every 5 weeks, FITSystem fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSight | FITSystem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARRIS Group, Inc. | NuRelm, Inc. |
Customer experience
HomeSight
FITSystem
In-app purchases
HomeSight
No in-app purchases
FITSystem
No in-app purchases









