# Home + Security vs Controller for HomeKit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home + Security at 69% against Controller for HomeKit's 27%. Home + Security also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Controller for HomeKit's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 379). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Home + Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home + Security holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.7K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Home + Security's written reviews are positive against 27% of Controller for HomeKit's.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | Controller for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 379 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) |

## What reviewers say

### Home + Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393)

Monitor your home remotely with smart security devices. Receive instant alerts for visitors, break-ins, smoke, and carbon monoxide. Control cameras, doorbells, and alarms from your smartphone for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote doorbell answering, Intruder alerts with siren, Person/animal/vehicle detection, Smoke and CO detection alerts, Door and window break-in alerts, Smart indoor camera integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🔒 Secure storage and privacy
- 💡 Intelligent detection and alerts
- 👍 Excellent integration with HomeKit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate motion and person detection
- 🔋 Overheating and high power consumption
- 💡 Lacking customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting camera type
- Geolocation-based automation not working
- Dropbox integration not functioning properly
- Shortcuts integration broken after recent update
- Delayed or missing motion notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable video call notifications
- Improve notification scheduling and customization
- Implement multi-camera management and filtering
- Allow control of floodlight brightness and automation
- Expose object detection to HomeKit for automations


### Controller for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

Enhance your smart home experience with advanced control and automation. Visualize your home with floor plans, track device performance with charts, and create complex automations tailored to your needs. Organize devices, store setup codes, and monitor your entire smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Floor plan visualization with LiDAR, Device performance charts, Complex automations and workflows, Custom notifications, Smart folders and filters, Setup code storage, Device maintenance and logs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Controller Essentials Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation features
- 📚 Helpful backup and restore functionality
- 🔍 Detailed logging and troubleshooting
- 🧠 Advanced HomeKit control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Backup and restore issues
- Disappearing automations and accessories
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better integration with Apple Home app
- Support for more HomeKit device types
- Ability to customize automation triggers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home + Security free?

Home + Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home + Security or Controller for HomeKit?

Home + Security is rated higher. Home + Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Home + Security or Controller for HomeKit have ads?

Neither Home + Security nor Controller for HomeKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home + Security or Controller for HomeKit?

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and Controller for HomeKit every 10 days. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on October 15, 2026 and Controller for HomeKit on October 15, 2026.

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