Comparison

Somfy Protect vs iDemand

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

Head to head
About

Somfy Protect

Control and monitor your home security with connected alarms, cameras, and videophones. Receive real-time alerts, view live camera feeds, and manage access remotely. Integrate with voice assistants for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • Live camera monitoring
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Event history access
  • Smart notifications
  • Remote door/gate opening
  • Voice assistant integration
Features
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Simply manage access to and security of your home, thanks to Somfy's connected products, controllable from the Somfy Protect app: Somfy alarms and cameras - Easily install and configure Somfy alarms and cameras (Home Alarm, Somfy One+, Indoor and Outdoor Camera) - Activate and deactivate the alarm, motion detection or night mode - Get notified in case of an alert and access your cameras to keep an eye on your home - Check the history of past events and download them to your smartphone - Receive smart notifications that remind you to activate the alarm when you leave the house and inform you when your children come home from school (kids function) - Set up your cameras by adjusting motion sensitivity and detection areas (compatible with your pets) - Build a community of trust and add family members and loved ones to your setup - Use voice assistants to control your devices (compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa) Somfy's connected videophones [2023 - Only available in France] - Easily install your connected videophone or connect your videophone using your connectivity module - Receive a notification with the visitor's photo as soon as they ring your doorbell, for immediate recognition - Chat in real time with your visitor: communication comparable to a phone call vs. alternating communication like a walkie-talkie - Open your door and/or gate remotely with a simple click - Make it easier for them to access your home by disabling your alarm and keep an eye on them by activating your outdoor camera - Check the history of your visits & videos of missed events. - Launch up to 2 pre-recorded TaHoma scenarios directly from the Somfy Protect app (requires a TaHoma premium or switch box)

About

iDemand

Connects users with local service providers for various needs like beauty, home repairs, and medical assistance. Offers features for easy job posting, service exploration, and secure payments.

Highlights
  • Easy job posting
  • Explore available services
  • Internal messaging system
  • Instant service booking
  • Convenient payment system
  • Tasker dashboard
  • Real-time GPS tracking
Features
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Appkodes iDemand is a robust on demand application that connects millions of users and taskers across the globe. It serves as the perfect platform for the users who are in search of appropriate taskers for their local service needs. This carefully built on demand app can also be utilized for rendering on demand services in different sectors such as beauty and salon, home services, medical services, and so on. This feature-rich on demand app includes many striking inclusions and some of them are listed below. Appkodes iDemand is a robust on demand application that connects millions of users and taskers across the globe. It serves as the perfect platform for the users who are in search of appropriate taskers for their local service needs. This carefully built on demand app can also be utilized for rendering on demand services in different sectors such as beauty and salon, home services, medical services, and so on. This feature-rich on demand app includes many striking inclusions and some of them are listed below. • Easy job posting option that allows the users to place their service needs and specifications clearly and easily such as type of service required, scheduled date and time, location, the duration for that service, etc. • Explore services feature with which the users can know various on demand services available on the app • Internal messaging system to facilitate smooth communication between the users and taskers. • Instant service booking feature allows the users to book service and find apt service providers without any hassles. • Convenient payment system to ease the payment process of the users • An attention-grabbing tasker dashboard with which taskers can view the completed and upcoming service jobs, payments made, and many other details • Notification feature in order to notify each and every user regarding new activities that are happening on the platform. • Verification option to authenticate taskers on the platform. Auto-Location: IDemand offers a tracking option that’s available to track their service status in turn by turn navigation by using in-app GPS function. Here we have shared a screenshot.

Screenshots

Somfy Protect4 screens
iDemand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Somfy Protect at 56% against iDemand's 0%. Somfy Protect also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (210 vs 1). iDemand's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Somfy Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somfy Protect has 210 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Somfy Protect's written reviews are positive against 0% of iDemand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somfy Protect ships an update every 6 weeks, iDemand every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Somfy Protect versus iDemand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomfy ProtectiDemand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (210 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSomfy Protect by MyfoxHITASOFT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Somfy Protect

All ratings209 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative29.7%

iDemand

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Somfy Protect

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Video feed displays black screen
  • Cannot record or playback videos
  • Alarm banner overlay blocks video feed
  • App freezes repeatedly
Show 13 more
  • Link Advanced fails to reconnect after internet outage
  • Night mode activation fails from app
  • Camera won't reconnect after power loss
  • WiFi reconnection issues after router change
  • Intellitag disconnection problems
  • Key fob buttons stick and drain battery
  • Camera shutter won't close
  • False alarm notifications from motion sensors
  • App requires constant re-login
  • Apple Watch app error messages
  • Inconsistent behavior between iOS and Android apps
  • Software updates disable cameras requiring full reset
  • Gate camera logo blocks video feed

Requested features

17 requests
  • Multi-installation support for Apple CarPlay
  • Ability to disable specific detectors/sirens without deletion
  • Custom alarm mode programming
  • Selective notification settings
  • Silent night mode activation
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  • HomeKit compatibility
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Web application interface
  • iPad-optimized interface
  • Door chime notification option
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Battery health diagnostics
  • Local backup/secondary system for internet outages
  • Doorbell camera option
  • Larger outdoor siren
  • 3D Touch shortcuts for arm/disarm
  • Automatic detection of home occupants

iDemand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somfy Protect

No in-app purchases

None

iDemand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somfy Protect free?
Somfy Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDemand free?
iDemand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somfy Protect or iDemand?
Somfy Protect is rated higher. Somfy Protect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while iDemand averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Somfy Protect or iDemand have ads?
Neither Somfy Protect nor iDemand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somfy Protect or iDemand?
Somfy Protect ships an update every 6 weeks, and iDemand every 7 months. Most recently, Somfy Protect was updated on October 26, 2026 and iDemand on October 14, 2026.

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