Home Network System vs HomeHawk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
HomeHawk
Easily set up a wireless home monitoring camera system inside and outside your house. View live streams, receive motion alerts, and communicate via two-way audio from your smartphone or tablet. No monthly fees are required for monitoring and notifications.
- Easy setup wizard
- Real-time camera streaming
- Micro SD card recording
- Motion detection areas
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Alert event log
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Panasonic HomeHawk makes it quick and easy to create a powerful, wireless network of Home monitoring camera system in and outside the home. And monitor all from your smartphone and tablet with one simple app. https://panasonic.net/cns/pcc/support/homehawk Main Features General Functions - Easy setup wizard - No monthly service fees – monitoring, notification Camera Functions - Cameras display real-time streaming - Automatically record video to Micro SD cards in Access Point - Select motion detection areas for specific recording and notification - Camera enables 2-way communication - Receive alerts when camera detect motion - View alert event log
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeHawk at 4.4 against Home Network System's 1.8. HomeHawk also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 112) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HomeHawk holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeHawk has 2.3K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Home Network System's written reviews are positive against 23% of HomeHawk's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Home Network System | HomeHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (112 ratings) | 4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | 22.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. | Panasonic Holdings Corporation |
Customer experience
Home Network System
HomeHawk
User reviews
Home Network System
From 112 App Store ratingsWhat 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
HomeHawk
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great video quality
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 No monthly fees
- 🚀 Convenient window mount
- 👍 Continuous recording mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Choppy video playback
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
Bugs and requests
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
HomeHawk
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Cameras randomly go offline
- Firmware updates break recording functionality
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Option to block specific areas for privacy
- Faster video playback speeds
- Support for 4K or higher resolution
- Desktop/web app for viewing cameras
- Ability to schedule notification silencing
In-app purchases
Home Network System
No in-app purchases
HomeHawk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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