Comparison

DoorBird vs MX HomePro

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

Head to head
About

DoorBird

See, hear, and speak to visitors at your door from anywhere in the world. Receive instant notifications for doorbell presses and motion detection, ensuring you never miss a visitor or delivery. Securely unlock doors, garages, or gates remotely.

Highlights
  • Live HDTV video with night vision
  • 2-way audio communication
  • Worldwide mobile access
  • Push notifications for visitors and motion
  • Remote door, garage, or gate unlocking
  • Visitor history
  • Geofencing
Features
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The DoorBird App provides mobile access to DoorBird IP Video Door Stations. Using the app, you can see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the door. When visitors press your doorbell, you receive a push notification on your iPhone or iPad and can immediately answer your door – from anywhere in the world. The DoorBird can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor. No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. DoorBird's innovative IP technology was developed in Germany and is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The system works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation and securely encrypted over the Internet. DoorBird App Features for IP Video Door Stations: • Live HDTV video (ultra wide-angle camera lens, night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to DoorBird IP Video Door Stations • Push notifications on your iPhone or iPad when the doorbell is pushed or the motion sensor is triggered • Configurable motion sensor • Free visitor history • Secure door, garage or gate opener via the app • Different ringtones for push notifications • Geofencing • App is optimized for portrait and landscape format • WiFi and Ethernet (PoE) • Smart Home and NVR compatible

About

MX HomePro

Control your smart home devices and entertainment systems from a single app. Seamlessly integrate security, lighting, audio, and video for a more enjoyable living experience. Launch other favorite apps directly from the control ribbon.

Highlights
  • Unified control of smart home devices
  • Entertainment system integration
  • Security system monitoring
  • Customizable app launching ribbon
  • Unlimited device installations
  • Works with MX HomePro Smart Hub
Features
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The MX HomePro™ mobile app sets MX HomePro™ apart from other home control systems. The MX HomePro™ mobile app for iOS devices sets URC® MX HomePro apart from other home control systems. One touch of an icon on your smartphone or tablet enables control of your entertainment plus smart home devices. Check your security system, turn on pre-set lights, start the music and settle into movie night in a way you never thought possible. The MX HomePro app works with the URC MX HomePro system. The app requires the MX HomePro Smart Hub for operation. MX HomePro systems are installed and maintained by a network of trained systems integration professionals. A unique “app launching” feature lets you launch any of eight other apps from a scrolling ribbon. Incorporate almost any app – including the native app for smart devices. You can even incorporate your favorite social media apps onto the scrolling ribbon for quick access. For example, if you already have a security app to control your home security system, you can add that native app to the ribbon. This allows you to retain the exact user experience that the device manufacturer intended. The MX HomePro app is virtually limitless. Just about any new compatible product that comes along can be added and controlled within the app. The app can be installed on an unlimited number of smart devices, so every family member has access without additional expense. The MX HomePro mobile app devices works with the MX HomePro Smart Hub for easy, handheld control of electronic components in your home (audio/video and home entertainment plus devices such as lights, thermostats, security systems and more) to make life more enjoyable. This app is installed as part of a MX HomePro system by your smart home professional.

Screenshots

DoorBird4 screens
MX HomePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoorBird at 4.5 against MX HomePro's 2.2. DoorBird also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 13) and review sentiment (37% vs 14%). MX HomePro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoorBird holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoorBird has 29K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of DoorBird's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX HomePro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, MX HomePro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoorBird versus MX HomePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoorBirdMX HomePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better2.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBird Home Automation GmbHUniversal Remote Control

Customer experience

DoorBird

All ratings29,063 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews489 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative48.7%

MX HomePro

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

DoorBird

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent connectivity and sync issues
  • Unreliable device pairing and setup process

Requested features

4 requests
  • Siri/Google Assistant integration for voice control
  • Improved push notification system with audible alerts
  • Local storage option for video recordings
  • Simplified app interface and settings

MX HomePro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DoorBird

No in-app purchases

None

MX HomePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoorBird free?
DoorBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX HomePro free?
MX HomePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoorBird or MX HomePro?
DoorBird is rated higher. DoorBird averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while MX HomePro averages 2.2 from 13 ratings.
Do DoorBird or MX HomePro have ads?
Neither DoorBird nor MX HomePro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoorBird or MX HomePro?
DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, and MX HomePro every 3 months. Most recently, DoorBird was updated on November 6, 2026 and MX HomePro on November 2, 2026.

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