# Home + Security vs UBell Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home + Security at 69% against UBell Plus's 0%. Home + Security also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). UBell Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UBell Plus sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Home + Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home + Security holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home + Security has 379 ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of UBell Plus's.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, UBell Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | UBell Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews)** | [1.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell-plus/id1535891284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) |

## 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


### UBell Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell-plus/id1535891284)

This app provides remote access and control for intelligent video devices, offering features like live viewing, two-way audio, and AI-powered notifications. It supports various camera types, including battery-powered and solar-powered models, for enhanced security and monitoring.

**Highlights:** Power-saving mode, Remote wakeup, TF and cloud recording, AI face recognition notifications, Live H.264 streaming, Two-way audio, Support for various camera types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexa service 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexa service 180 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alexa service 360 days | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 360 days | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home + Security free?

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

### Is UBell Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home + Security or UBell Plus?

Home + Security is rated higher. Home + Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while UBell Plus averages 1.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Home + Security or UBell Plus have ads?

Neither Home + Security nor UBell Plus shows ads.

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

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and UBell Plus every 3 months. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on October 18, 2026 and UBell Plus on October 8, 2026.

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