GBeacon vs HA! I'm Home!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GBeacon
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GBeacon is a config tool. used for config beacon super param.
HA! I'm Home!
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HA Im Home detects when you arrive home and instantly triggers your Home Assistant automations β before you even reach the door. HOW IT WORKS The app uses a combination of GPS geofencing and barometric pressure (elevator detection) to know you're almost home. It then connects via Bluetooth Low Energy to a Mac Mini running the HA Im Home daemon, which securely notifies your Home Assistant instance. No cloud servers. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your local network. FEATURES - Automatic arrival detection via GPS + elevator pressure drop - Bluetooth Low Energy β fast, battery-friendly - HMAC-SHA256 authentication β cryptographically secure - Works with any Home Assistant automation - Presence sensor per user β supports multiple family members - Runs silently in the background REQUIREMENTS - Home Assistant instance on your local network - Mac with Bluetooth (always-on, e.g. Mac Mini) - HA Im Home integration installed in Home Assistant - HA Im Home Mac daemon running on your Mac PRIVACY Your location never leaves your device. Authentication secrets are stored only in Home Assistant β never on any external server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HA! I'm Home! at daily against GBeacon's every 6 months. GBeacon's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GBeacon ships an update every 6 months, HA! I'm Home! daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GBeacon | HA! I'm Home! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 16.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ·±ε³εΈη±ιΈη§ζζιε ¬εΈ | Alexander Bogatyrev |
In-app purchases
GBeacon
No in-app purchases
HA! I'm Home!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GBeacon free?
Is HA! I'm Home! free?
Do GBeacon or HA! I'm Home! have ads?
Which is updated more often, GBeacon or HA! I'm Home!?
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