# Milwaukee® ONE vs Swann Security

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 (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Milwaukee® ONE | Swann Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192/reviews) | **[4.7 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 114 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MilwaukeeTool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027101355) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### Milwaukee® ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Swann Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra | $4.99 | per month |
| ActiveResponse | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Video | $19.99 | per month |
| Extra | $49.99 | per year |
| ActiveResponse | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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