# SmartShaker+ vs Arlo Secure

The clearest difference is rating: Arlo Secure at 4.2 against SmartShaker+'s 2.5. Arlo Secure also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 19%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SmartShaker+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartShaker+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arlo Secure holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 420K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of SmartShaker+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Arlo Secure's.

SmartShaker+ ships an update every 2 months, Arlo Secure weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartShaker+ | Arlo Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshaker-plus/id1088470185/reviews) | **[4.2 (420K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **420K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 44 MB | 824 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLuv-Creative Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/357037443) | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartShaker+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshaker-plus/id1088470185)

Control smart devices like bed shakers and smart LED bulbs. Create custom wake-up scenes with light colors, brightness, and music. The bed shaker acts as a trigger to activate your personalized wake-up experience.

**Highlights:** Control SmartShaker/SmartShaker2, Control Rainbow7 smart bulb, Wake-up with vibration or melody, Wake-up to music, Set bulb color and brightness, Define custom wake-up scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for heavy sleepers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Wakes user without disturbing others
- 👍 Good concept for vibrating alarm
- 👍 Effective vibrations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable syncing
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 App not updated for years
- 🐛 Device stops working after a short period
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing and Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable
- App not opening after update
- App crashes immediately
- Times and percentage of power not syncing
- Device not supported through Bluetooth on iPhone Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function for naps
- Update app for location services
- Allow user to change snooze time
- Make alarm volume adjustable
- Support iOS 11 and newer iPhones


### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #91 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from a single app. Arm/disarm your system, customize activity zones, and receive intelligent alerts. Access live experts and emergency response for round-the-clock protection.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Customizable activity zones, Intelligent motion alerts, 24/7 live security experts, Emergency response activation, High-resolution video viewing, Object detection (person, package, animal, vehicle)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Aware Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Aware | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Secure | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Smart Aware | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartShaker+ free?

SmartShaker+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arlo Secure free?

Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartShaker+ or Arlo Secure?

Arlo Secure is rated higher. SmartShaker+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 420K ratings.

### Do SmartShaker+ or Arlo Secure have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; SmartShaker+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartShaker+ or Arlo Secure?

SmartShaker+ ships an update every 2 months, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, SmartShaker+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arlo Secure on October 20, 2026.

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