# NorthStar Connect vs My Home Controller

The clearest difference is rating: NorthStar Connect at 4.3 against My Home Controller's 2.8. NorthStar Connect also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). My Home Controller's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (38% vs 15%). 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.

NorthStar Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NorthStar Connect has 10K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of NorthStar Connect's written reviews are positive against 38% of My Home Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NorthStar Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, My Home Controller every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NorthStar Connect | My Home Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-connect/id978891993/reviews)** | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-home-controller/id1093852052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 225 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northstar Alarm Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/978891992) | [Resideo Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437524946) |

## What reviewers say

### NorthStar Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-connect/id978891993)

Control your Honeywell security system, thermostats, lighting, and locks remotely. Receive alerts, view live video, and track assets in real-time, anytime, anywhere. Requires a compatible system and subscription.

**Highlights:** Arm/disarm security system, Control lights and thermostats, Lock/unlock doors, View live video and doorbell events, Receive event alerts, Locate vehicles or assets, Create smart scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🚀 Good app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 📞 Poor customer service
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 🔋 Battery drain problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras going offline frequently
- Unreliable motion detection
- Alarm system malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Improved camera functionality
- Better app stability and reliability
- More responsive customer support


### My Home Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-home-controller/id1093852052)

Control your home's security system, lights, locks, and thermostats remotely. View security cameras and manage energy consumption for a more comfortable and efficient lifestyle. This app offers local control within Wi-Fi range.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Control Z-wave enabled devices, View system cameras, Manage lights, locks, and thermostats, Energy saving features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NorthStar Connect free?

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

### Is My Home Controller free?

My Home Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NorthStar Connect or My Home Controller?

NorthStar Connect is rated higher. NorthStar Connect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while My Home Controller averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do NorthStar Connect or My Home Controller have ads?

Neither NorthStar Connect nor My Home Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NorthStar Connect or My Home Controller?

NorthStar Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and My Home Controller every 4 months. Most recently, NorthStar Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Home Controller on October 24, 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.*