# Home + Security vs Laurastar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home + Security at 69% against Laurastar's 0%. Home + Security also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (379 vs 4). Laurastar's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Home + Security holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home + Security has 379 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Laurastar's.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, Laurastar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | Laurastar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laurastar/id6449976828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 179 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [Laurastar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265023671) |

## 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


### Laurastar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laurastar/id6449976828)

Enhance your ironing experience and home care with expert advice and video tutorials. This app provides custom guides for garment care, home hygiene, and maintenance schedules. Get exclusive assistance and troubleshooting for your Laurastar device.

**Highlights:** Custom ironing guides, Video tutorials on home hygiene, Garment care and fashion tips, House chores cleaning schedule, Maintenance schedule generation, Exclusive notifications, Troubleshooting solutions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home + Security free?

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

### Is Laurastar free?

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

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

Home + Security is rated higher. Home + Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Laurastar averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Home + Security nor Laurastar shows ads.

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

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and Laurastar every 2 months. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on October 19, 2026 and Laurastar on October 17, 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.*