Comparison

LUPUS vs ShieldForce

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

Head to head
About

LUPUS

Control and monitor your home security system remotely. Adjust settings, view live camera feeds, and receive instant alerts for events like burglary, fire, or water leaks. The customizable dashboard provides quick access to all essential information and functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Live camera view
  • Arm/disarm sensors
  • Instant event notifications
  • System configuration
  • Record playback
Features
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Being at home while on the road, that is the leading design principle of this app. The LUPUS app offers you all the important information you require at a single glance. The new home screen of the app – the dashboard – is completely adjustable to your individual needs. Hence, you have access to the information and functions you require (e.g. switches, cameras, temperature, humidity, etc.). The intuitive interface grants you access to all the functions of your system. Full screen push notifications guarantee that you are immediately informed about any occurrences at your home. The app supports every current LUPUS product, such as alarm panels, IP-cameras, and recorders. In combination with our Smarthome alarm panels, the app offers you: - Installation wizard to guide you through the initial steps of the installation. - Configuration and set-up of the system and sensors. - Individually adjustable dashboard. - Quick overview of all open sensors, notifications, hints, and automations. - Arm / disarm of all sensors or of single rooms. - Integration of all common IP cameras. - Instant notification in case of burglary, fire, or water alarm. - Continuous security monitoring. - Monitoring of power consumption of external connected devices. In combination with our IP-cameras and recorders, the app offers you: - Installation wizard to guide you through the initial steps of the installation. - Live view with a multitude of options. - Set-up of the motion detection. - Record playback. - Access to logs and system settings. Compatible devices: - LUPUS XT1 (+) alarm panel - LUPUS XT2 (+) alarm panel - LUPUS XT3 alarm panel - LUPUS IP-Kameras - LE200, LE201, LE202, LE203, LE204, LE221, LE224, LE228, LE232, LE281, LE9xx - LUPUS recorder (current series) Please note that depending on your contracts, you mobile and internet service provider might charge you for connecting to your LUPUS alarm panel via the internet. To access the LUPUS XT alarm panel via the internet, the alarm panel needs to have access to the internet and needs to be set-up accordingly.

About

ShieldForce

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Discover ShieldForce by Idea Pioneers, a revolutionary mobile panic application dedicated to your safety, wherever you are in the world. Designed to provide continuous protection and instant communication with security services, ShieldForce puts your personal safety and that of your loved ones in the palm of your hands. Alert. Track. Engage. Become proactive in your community with one click and instantly receive alert notifications around you. Key features: • Always-on alert button, triggering an instant alert to your network of contacts and our control room. • Precise Location: Real-time tracking with an accuracy of 10 meters, for a quick intervention of the emergency services, with real-time guard and victim tracking. • 24/7/365 Protection: Seamless connectivity to our control center, without interruption. • Multi-Channel Notifications: Updates via SMS, email, push notifications, and WhatsApp. • Advanced Security: Biometric login and maximum protection of your data. • Join the ShieldForce Community and be part of a collective effort to make your environment safer. Download ShieldForce today to Ensure Certainty, Engage Community & Enhance Control

Screenshots

LUPUS4 screens
ShieldForce3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LUPUS at weekly against ShieldForce's every 2 months. LUPUS also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). 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

LUPUS ships an update weekly, ShieldForce every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LUPUS versus ShieldForce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLUPUSShieldForce
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLupus-Electronics GmbHIdea Pioneers (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

LUPUS

No in-app purchases

None

ShieldForce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LUPUS free?
LUPUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShieldForce free?
ShieldForce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LUPUS or ShieldForce have ads?
Neither LUPUS nor ShieldForce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LUPUS or ShieldForce?
LUPUS ships an update weekly, and ShieldForce every 2 months. Most recently, LUPUS was updated on October 6, 2026 and ShieldForce on September 28, 2026.

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