Comparison

Home + Security vs APP4ALL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Home + Security

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
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Leave your home with peace of mind thanks to the Legrand-Netatmo-Bticino smart security solutions! Receive an alert on your smartphone when a visitor rings your doorbell, if there is a break-in attempt, and if smoke or carbon monoxide are detected. The notifications are smart so that you can act as quickly as possible when necessary, avoiding false alarms. Create an environment adapted to your needs, install the products yourself or ask a professional installer and access all their features from the Home + Security app, with no subscription fees or extra costs. SMART VIDEO DOORBELL Allows you to see who's at your door and answer it from wherever you are. SMART INTERNAL UNIT WITH ALEXA BUILT-IN Receive notification when someone is calling, answer the call and open the gate from wherever you are. SMART OUTDOOR CAMERA WITH SIREN Alerts you and deters intruders with its siren. SMART OUTDOOR CAMERA Lights up and alerts you as soon as a person, animal or vehicle enters your property. SMART INDOOR CAMERA Alerts you as soon as a stranger enters your home. SMART INDOOR SIREN Works with the Smart Indoor Camera - Triggers automatically and scares away intruders. SMART DOOR AND WINDOW SENSORS Works with the Smart Indoor Camera - Fitted on the doors and windows of your choice, they alert you in the event of a break-in attempt. SMART SMOKE ALARM Alerts you if there is a fire, no matter where you are. You can take action even when you're not at home. SMART CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Alerts you if there is carbon monoxide in your home, no matter where you are. You can take action even when you are away.

About

APP4ALL

Features
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APPLE WATCH — FAMILY AT A GLANCE - See today's family schedule the moment you raise your wrist - Check off chores — your kids tap once, you see it instantly - Send the family a quick message via dictation - Get gathering reminders when you're walking out the door - Track savings goals and pending Apple Cash settle-ups - Works with Series 3 and newer, including Ultra 3

Screenshots

Home + Security4 screens
APP4ALL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APP4ALL at every 8 days against Home + Security's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, APP4ALL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Home + Security versus APP4ALL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome + SecurityAPP4ALL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (379 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings379 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegrand - Netatmo – BticinoAVVA Invest

Bugs and requests

Home + Security

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

APP4ALL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Home + Security

No in-app purchases

None

APP4ALL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home + Security free?
Home + Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APP4ALL free?
APP4ALL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Home + Security or APP4ALL have ads?
Neither Home + Security nor APP4ALL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home + Security or APP4ALL?
Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and APP4ALL every 8 days. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on October 2, 2026 and APP4ALL on September 22, 2026.

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