MonitoredHome vs Synctrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MonitoredHome
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The Monitored Home App is your ultimate solution for a safe, smart, and secure home environment. This innovative application offers comprehensive monitoring and control of all your automation systems from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. Designed for modern homeowners, the app ensures that you stay connected to your home no matter where you are. In addition to providing unparalleled security and automation features, the Monitored Home App allows you to monitor and manage your home’s electricity, gas, and water usage. By tracking these utilities, the app helps you optimize consumption, reduce costs, and promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
Synctrain
Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.
- Secure file synchronization
- Full folder synchronization
- Specific file selection
- Audio and video streaming
- Cross-device file mirroring
- Customizable sharing permissions
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MonitoredHome at every 9 days against Synctrain's every 6 weeks. MonitoredHome also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MonitoredHome ships an update every 9 days, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MonitoredHome | Synctrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zeus Intelligence | T-Shaped |
Bugs and requests
MonitoredHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Synctrain
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices
Requested features
2 requests- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server
In-app purchases
MonitoredHome
No in-app purchases
Synctrain
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MonitoredHome free?
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Do MonitoredHome or Synctrain have ads?
Which is updated more often, MonitoredHome or Synctrain?
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