Comparison

Milwaukee® ONE vs Swann Security

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

Head to head
About

Milwaukee® ONE

This digital platform helps manage tools and equipment by providing an inventory program and tracking capabilities. It allows users to log purchase information, set service reminders, and track tool locations to prevent theft and tampering.

Highlights
  • Digital tool inventory
  • Track tool location
  • Service reminders
  • Employee tool assignment
  • Remote tool lockout
  • Team management with permissions
Features
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Introducing ONE-KEY™, the first digital platform for tools and equipment. Combining a free-to-use inventory program with the industry’s smartest tools, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that will revolutionize the way work gets done. Get started today to streamline your productivity. A CENTRAL PLACE TO KEEP ALL YOUR TOOLS Keep the important information right at your fingertips. Snap receipts, log purchase info, set up service reminders, and assign tools out to your employees. BUILT AROUND YOU Manage your equipment down to the project level. Pull reports on recent spend, run inventory audits, even see the cradle-to-grave story of any item in your inventory. TRACK TOOLS ANYWHERE Keep a virtual eye on your things when you can’t. Any ONE-KEY™ app will automatically keep records of the last time it was within 100ft of your ONE-KEY™ compatible tools, allowing you to pinpoint missing items quickly. PREVENT THEFT & TAMPERING Protect your ONE-KEY™ compatible tool by locking it out whenever it’s not in use. If your tool is lost or stolen, render it useless by sending a remote shut-down command to the tool for the next time it comes within range of any open ONE-KEY™ app. MANAGE THE TEAM Need to set some boundaries for the guys in the field? Set up your complementary guest login to share with your team, allowing you to set permissions on who can change what. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Swann Security

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Unified control of security systems
  • Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
  • Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
  • Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
  • Remote access to security feeds
Features
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

Screenshots

Milwaukee® ONE4 screens
Swann Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

Milwaukee® ONE and Swann Security both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 26% of Swann Security's. Milwaukee® ONE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Swann Security's advantage is ratings volume (75K vs 7.7K) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Milwaukee® ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Milwaukee® ONE against 4.7 for Swann Security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 75K ratings behind it against 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 26% of Swann Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, Swann Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Milwaukee® ONE versus Swann Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilwaukee® ONESwann Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings)4.7 (75K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.7K75K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilwaukeeToolSwann Communications Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Milwaukee® ONE

All ratings7,705 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.5%

Swann Security

All ratings75,228 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,092 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative66.1%

User reviews

Milwaukee® ONE

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps keep track of tools
  • 🔒 Ability to disable stolen tools
  • 📝 Organizes tool inventory
  • 🛠️ Customizable tool settings
  • 💳 Tracks purchase info and warranties

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app freezes
  • 🔍 Limited Bluetooth range for tracking
  • 🔋 Battery drain on Tick devices
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Expensive Tick devices

Swann Security

From 75K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 🔒 Good camera quality
  • 👍 Reliable system when working
  • 👍 Useful app features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔍 Slow live view and playback
  • 🔍 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
  • 🔋 Poor battery life on wireless cameras

Bugs and requests

Milwaukee® ONE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inventory data loss after updates
  • Inability to exit 'maintenance mode'
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • Difficulty adding new tools to inventory

Requested features

6 requests
  • Print or export tool inventory
  • Automatic tool check-in/out system
  • Geofencing and alerts for tool movement
  • Integration with other tool brands
  • Larger Bluetooth/GPS tracking range
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  • Improved search and organization options

Swann Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to download/save recorded videos
  • Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more camera and settings control from app
  • Improve playback functionality and organization
  • Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa

In-app purchases

None

Milwaukee® ONE

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Swann Security

Subscriptions11
  • Essential$1.991 Month
  • Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
  • ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Milwaukee® ONE free?
Milwaukee® ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swann Security free?
Swann Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Milwaukee® ONE or Swann Security?
Swann Security is rated higher. Milwaukee® ONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Swann Security averages 4.7 from 75K ratings.
Do Milwaukee® ONE or Swann Security have ads?
Neither Milwaukee® ONE nor Swann Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Milwaukee® ONE or Swann Security?
Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, and Swann Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Milwaukee® ONE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Swann Security on September 24, 2026.

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