# Home + Security vs Klarstein

The clearest difference is monetization model: Klarstein at free against Home + Security's free with in-app purchases. Klarstein also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Home + Security's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 52%) and ratings volume (379 vs 29). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Home + Security against 4.3 for Klarstein. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home + Security has 379 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Home + Security's written reviews are positive against 52% of Klarstein's.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, Klarstein monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | Klarstein |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews) | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klarstein/id1479571307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 179 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [Chal-Tec GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300080322) |

## 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


### Klarstein

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klarstein/id1479571307)

Control and monitor your smart home devices remotely from anywhere in the world. Organize devices by room, track real-time temperature and humidity, and access guides to learn app features. Stay updated on sales and connect with customer support.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time monitoring, Room organization, Temperature and humidity tracking, In-app guides, Sales information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 📱 Remote control via app
- 🗣️ Alexa and voice assistant integration
- 💡 Scene and automation creation
- 🏠 Home network integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Unreliable scheduling
- ❌ App crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Random resets of settings
- 🔌 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Schedules ignored or reset randomly
- Devices turn on/off randomly
- Temperature settings are random
- App does not work after update

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Power consumption monitoring
- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Ability to select multiple devices for scenes
- Remove sound on radiator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home + Security free?

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

### Is Klarstein free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home + Security or Klarstein?

Home + Security and Klarstein are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 379 and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do Home + Security or Klarstein have ads?

Neither Home + Security nor Klarstein shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home + Security or Klarstein?

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and Klarstein monthly. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on October 19, 2026 and Klarstein on October 19, 2026.

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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.*