Comparison

Smartphone Connect vs Home Network System

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

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About

Smartphone Connect

Transform your smartphone into an extension of your Panasonic DECT cordless phone system. Make and receive landline calls, manage answering machine messages, and access your call logs from anywhere in your home via Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Make/receive landline calls
  • Intercom calls
  • Play answering machine messages
  • Check call log
  • Copy smartphone contacts
  • Transfer landline calls
Features
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Your Smartphone can be an additional home telephone! [Smartphone Connect] is free and easy-to-use application for Panasonic DECT Cordless Telephone(KX-PRW110/PRW120/PRW130). Wherever you are in your home, you can control Panasonic DECT Cordless Telephone with your smartphone/tablet by installing [Smartphone Connect] application over your wireless network (Wi-Fi). [Main Features] - Making and receiving calls using your landline - Making and receiving intercom calls - Playing answering system messages - Checking your call log - Copying contacts from your smartphone to your phone system - Transferring landline calls between your smartphone and your handsets This App supports KX-PRW110/PRW120/PRW130 only.

About

Home Network System

This app allows you to set up and control a wireless network of cameras, sensors, and controllers for your home. Monitor your property, receive alerts, and even use your smartphone as a home phone.

Highlights
  • Easy system setup wizard
  • Real-time camera streaming
  • Motion detection recording
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote system control
  • Landline phone integration
  • Power outage alerts
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The do-it-yourself Panasonic Home Network System makes it quick and easy to create a powerful, wireless network of cameras, sensors and controllers in and outside the home. And control it all from your smartphone and tablet with one simple app. The Home Network System also connects to your landline, to let you use smartphones or tablets as home phones. http://www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/homenetwork/ Main Features General Functions - Easy system setup wizard - No monthly service fees – monitoring, notification and control are free - Receive power outage alerts from AC-powered components - Receive low-power alerts from battery-operated components Indoor/Outdoor Camera Functions - Cameras display real-time streaming - Automatically record video to Micro SD cards in system hub - Quad view enables viewing up to four cameras simultaneously - Select motion detection areas for specific recording and notification - Indoor Baby Monitor plays lullabies - Indoor/Outdoor Camera enables 2-way communication - Arm and disarm features at home or away - Receive alerts when armed sensors detect motion - View alert event log Home Control Functions - Turn system components on/off at home or remotely - Create smart plug schedules to turn on/off lamps and more Digital Cordless Handset Functions - Arm and disarm system components - Receive alerts from motion and window sensors - View alert logs on LCD display - Make and take calls using landline, and use as intercom - Playback voicemail - View calling log - Copy contact lists from smartphone and tablets - Transfer landline calls to smartphones and additional handsets The app is kept alive in the background so that the app can receive outside calls and intercom calls, which results in battery consumption.

Screenshots

Smartphone Connect4 screens
Home Network System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smartphone Connect at 2.7 against Home Network System's 1.8. Smartphone Connect also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Home Network System's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smartphone Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Network System has 112 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Smartphone Connect's written reviews are positive against 13% of Home Network System's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartphone Connect ships an update every 4 months, Home Network System every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartphone Connect versus Home Network System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartphone ConnectHome Network System
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (21 ratings) — better1.8 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings21112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Smartphone Connect

All ratings21 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative68.3%

Home Network System

All ratings112 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.9%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.0%

User reviews

Smartphone Connect

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient landline call answering on smartphone
  • 💡 Innovative concept of using iPhone/iPad as additional handsets
  • 🔧 Easy initial setup and connection process
  • 📞 Ability to make and receive landline calls remotely
  • 📋 Contact transfer functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Call log feature crashes app consistently
  • 🔋 Severe battery drain (15-75% usage reported)
  • ❌ Frequent disconnection issues requiring re-registration
  • ⚠️ iOS compatibility problems across multiple versions
  • 🎤 Microphone permission issues on iOS 12+

Home Network System

From 112 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast performance
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Flexible and adaptable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚠️ Unreliable remote access
  • 🕰️ Slow connection and response times
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

Bugs and requests

Smartphone Connect

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Call log crashes app when opened
  • App fails to request microphone permissions on iOS 12+
  • App fails to request contact access permissions on iOS 12+
  • Frequent disconnection from base unit
  • Keyboard overlay blocks dialing interface
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  • CarPlay audio interference and forced switching
  • Call history screen flashes then fails
  • App crashes when accessing answering machine
  • Connection drops when switching WiFi networks
  • Incoming call notifications not working reliably
  • Sound quality issues and audio lag during calls
  • App crashes when uploading contacts
  • Caller cannot hear user despite user hearing caller
  • App stops working after iOS updates
  • Unreliable reconnection upon returning home
  • Ring tone settings not applying to incoming calls
  • App loses connection and requires restart
  • Call answer button intermittently unresponsive
  • Contacts stored in international format not recognized
  • App interference with Apple TV music playback

Requested features

15 requests
  • Remote access to calls and answering machine outside WiFi network
  • Push notification support for incoming calls
  • Landscape orientation support for iPad
  • Custom ringtone and wallpaper selection
  • Speakerphone mode toggle
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  • Answer calls from lock screen
  • Call blocking functionality
  • Caller number search/lookup integration
  • Better answering machine settings and playback controls
  • Ability to control which WiFi networks app searches on
  • Internal calling between multiple smartphones
  • MacOS app version
  • Bluetooth earphone support
  • Modern UI/UX redesign
  • Number format handling for international dialing

Home Network System

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to hub remotely
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Inconsistent sensor and camera functionality
  • Confusing app navigation and settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app performance and stability
  • Remote access and notification enhancements
  • Customizable settings and schedules
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Better camera quality and features

In-app purchases

None

Smartphone Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Home Network System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartphone Connect free?
Smartphone Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Network System free?
Home Network System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smartphone Connect or Home Network System?
Smartphone Connect is rated higher. Smartphone Connect averages 2.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Home Network System averages 1.8 from 112 ratings.
Do Smartphone Connect or Home Network System have ads?
Neither Smartphone Connect nor Home Network System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartphone Connect or Home Network System?
Smartphone Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Home Network System every 3 months. Most recently, Smartphone Connect was updated on September 23, 2026 and Home Network System on September 23, 2026.

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