Comparison

UBoxPro vs Home Security

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

Head to head
About

UBoxPro

This app provides remote surveillance for your vehicle, offering live viewing and automatic recording for parking incidents and driving events. It uses sensors to detect impacts or approach and uploads footage to the cloud for evidence and security.

Highlights
  • Parking surveillance with remote live view
  • Automatic recording on impact or approach
  • Driving recording for traffic incidents
  • Sensor-triggered recording
  • Loop recording with event marking
  • Cloud storage subscription plans
Features
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A new client for car surveillance sentinel Functions • Parking surveillance: When the vehicle is parked with the engine off, the device works in power saving mode and keep connection 4G network, this app can wakeup and living view the surrounding situation anytime from anywhere. If the vehicle is impacted, vibrated or someone approaches it, the surveillance device will automatically start recording to document the surrounding situation, providing evidence for determining liability in accidents, preventing the vehicle from being damaged or stolen, etc. For example, if the vehicle is scratched by another vehicle in the parking lot, the surveillance sentinel can record this process to TF card and upload to cloud, send a notification to mobile app at the same time. • Driving recording: While the vehicle is in motion, it can continuously record road conditions, traffic signs, as well as the movements of the vehicles and pedestrians in front. Such recordings are helpful for clarifying liability in the event of traffic accidents. Working principle • Sensor triggering: The built-in gravity sensor or vibration sensor in the device will send a signal to the surveillance system and trigger the surveillance function to start when it detects that the vehicle's state change exceeds the set threshold. • Loop recording: Generally, it adopts the loop recording method to store video files. When the memory card is full, it will automatically overwrite the earliest video files to ensure that the device can work continuously. The video triggered by vibration will be marked and never be overridden. Cloud Storage Subscription Plans 1. 30-Day Recurring * Annual Subscription (1 year):
US$214.99 (6 devices), US$179.99 (5 devices), US$144.99 (4 devices), US$109.99 (3 devices), US$74.99 (2 devices), US$38.99 (1 device). * Half-Year Subscription (6 months):
US$120.99 (6 devices), US$101.99 (5 devices), US$81.99 (4 devices), US$61.99 (3 devices), US$41.49 (2 devices), US$20.99 (1 device). * Monthly Subscription (1 month):
US$19.99 (6 devices), US$16.99 (5 devices), US$13.99 (4 devices), US$10.49 (3 devices), US$6.99 (2 devices), US$3.99 (1 device). 2. 7-Day Recurring * Annual Subscription (1 year):
US$119.99 (6 devices), US$99.99 (5 devices), US$79.99 (4 devices), US$59.99 (3 devices), US$39.99 (2 devices), US$20.49 (1 device). * Half-Year Subscription (6 months):
US$59.99 (6 devices), US$49.99 (5 devices), US$39.99 (4 devices), US$29.99 (3 devices), US$19.99 (2 devices), US$10.49 (1 device). * Monthly Subscription (1 month):
US$9.99 (6 devices), US$8.49 (5 devices), US$6.99 (4 devices), US$4.99 (3 devices), US$3.49 (2 devices), US$1.99 (1 device). Renewal and Cancellation * Payment: Subscription fees are charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. * Unsubscribe:
Open iPhone Settings → iTunes & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Subscriptions → Unsubscribe. * Renewal:
Subscription is auto-renewed 24 hours before the current period ends. If renewal payment fails due to insufficient balance, cloud service may be suspended or terminated. User Agreement: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/uboxpro/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/uboxpro/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/uboxpro/cloudservice.html

About

Home Security

Manage and secure your smart home network and devices. This app helps you detect IP cameras, scan connected devices, test Wi-Fi speed, and manage Bluetooth accessories. It offers setup guides and subscription management for enhanced home protection.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect IP cameras
  • Scan Wi-Fi connected devices
  • Test Wi-Fi speed and signal strength
  • Detect Bluetooth devices
  • Device setup guides
  • In-app subscription management
Features
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All-in-One App for Network & Device Management. Keep your smart home protected and connected. Smart Device Manager gives you full control over your home network, security cams, Bluetooth devices, and more — all in one simple, powerful app. Detailed Features Management · Auto-detect nearby IP cams · View and configure in minutes · Organize multiple devices for home or office Router & Network Management · Scan and display all devices connected to your Wi-Fi · Identify unauthorized or unknown connections · Check signal strength and potential security risks · Compatible with 20,000+ router models Wi-Fi Speed Test · Test download, upload, and ping latency · Track performance over time · Diagnose slow or unstable connections · Improve router placement with signal strength data Bluetooth Device Scanner · Detect all nearby Bluetooth devices · See device names, signal strength, and IDs · Useful for identifying unknown smart devices, trackers, or accessories · Works even without internet connection Device Setup Guides · Step-by-step instructions for device/router/Bluetooth pairing · Visual diagrams and troubleshooting tips · Easy for beginners, efficient for power users In-App Subscription Management · View your current subscription status · Cancel, renew, or restore purchases from within the app · Direct link to App Store subscription settings · Transparent billing with no hidden charges Subscription Information · Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period · Manage your subscription anytime via App Store > Account Settings · Restore purchases easily through the app’s Settings Privacy & Transparency · We do not collect personal data without permission · Scanning and analysis run locally on your device · App Tracking Transparency (ATT) implemented — users are prompted before any tracking-related activity begins Download Smart Device Manager today and take full control of your connected home — safely, simply, and smartly. Privacy Policy: https://camera.pointsdata.com/privacy User Terms: https://camera.pointsdata.com/terms

Screenshots

UBoxPro4 screens
Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UBoxPro at 93% against Home Security's 17%. UBoxPro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. UBoxPro sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UBoxPro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBoxPro has 1.7K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of UBoxPro's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UBoxPro ships an update every 2 weeks, Home Security every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UBoxPro versus Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBoxProHome Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better4.0 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better84
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONGBO WANGPoints Data

Customer experience

UBoxPro

All ratings1,733 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.1%

Home Security

All ratings84 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

26 purchases

UBoxPro

Subscriptions21
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 30-day sub for bird fans plan$2.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$3.491 Month
Show 18 more
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 x 180 days cloud recording6 Months trial$10.496 Months
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 6 x 30 days cloud recording1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording1 Year trial$20.491 Year
  • 1 x 180 days cloud recording6 Months trial$20.996 Months
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording1 Year trial$38.991 Year
  • 2 x 180 days cloud recording6 Months trial$41.496 Months
  • AI Cloud Service Yearly Plan1 Year trial$54.991 Year
  • 2 x 360 days cloud recording1 Year trial$74.991 Year
  • 3 x 360 days cloud recording1 Year trial$109.991 Year
One-time5
  • 30-day sub for bird fans plan$2.99
  • 30-day event trigger video$3.99
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
  • 360-day event trigger video$39.99
3 purchases

Home Security

Subscriptions2
  • Security Camera Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Security Camera Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Camera Lifetime Plan$49.99

Questions

Is UBoxPro free?
UBoxPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Security free?
Home Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UBoxPro or Home Security?
UBoxPro is rated higher. UBoxPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Home Security averages 4.0 from 84 ratings.
Do UBoxPro or Home Security have ads?
Neither UBoxPro nor Home Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UBoxPro or Home Security?
UBoxPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home Security every 4 months. Most recently, UBoxPro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Home Security on October 13, 2026.

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