# HomeSense vs CommunityAlertApp

The clearest difference is rating: CommunityAlertApp at 5.0 against HomeSense's 4.4. CommunityAlertApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). HomeSense's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeSense sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CommunityAlertApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

CommunityAlertApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSense has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeSense | CommunityAlertApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesense/id936889273/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communityalertapp/id6754492268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revery Codes](https://appshunter.io/developer/936889272) | [Sundara Rajan Varadan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848477693) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesense/id936889273)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a central hub for your smart home. Seamlessly integrate and manage devices from various brands, including lights, thermostats, and audio systems. Enjoy a convenient overview of your entire home and control individual devices or create custom scenes.

**Highlights:** Centralized smart home control, Integrates with multiple brands, Device and room overview, Customizable scenes and favorites, Today widget for quick access, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeSense One Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HomeSense One Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Control Access for Honeywell Lyric | $4.99 | one-time |
| Control Access for Sonos | $7.99 | one-time |
| Control Access for Philips Hue | $9.99 | one-time |
| Control Access for Lutron | $19.99 | one-time |
| Control Access for Caséta Wireless | $19.99 | one-time |


### CommunityAlertApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communityalertapp/id6754492268)

Easily report and track neighborhood issues like maintenance or safety concerns. This app connects residents and housing associations, ensuring prompt attention to community problems and fostering a safer, more responsive living environment.

**Highlights:** Submit maintenance or security alerts, Track request status in real time, User-friendly interface for all ages, Receive community update notifications, Enhance neighborhood safety and cleanliness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeSense free?

HomeSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CommunityAlertApp free?

CommunityAlertApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HomeSense or CommunityAlertApp?

CommunityAlertApp is rated higher. HomeSense averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while CommunityAlertApp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do HomeSense or CommunityAlertApp have ads?

Neither HomeSense nor CommunityAlertApp shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*