# Brinks Home vs FromBackInTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brinks Home at none against FromBackInTime's 2. Brinks Home also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). FromBackInTime's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FromBackInTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Brinks Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

FromBackInTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brinks Home has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brinks Home | FromBackInTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinks-home/id1148626488/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frombackintime-time-capsule/id6769776905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 380 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monitronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/587670058) | [Interweb Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896686992) |

## What reviewers say

### Brinks Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinks-home/id1148626488)

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm alarms, manage lights, thermostats, locks, and view live camera feeds from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications for security events and daily activities.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm control (arm/disarm), Smart device management (lights, locks, thermostat), Live and recorded video monitoring, Real-time event notifications, Geo-fencing automation, Energy management features

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Great app and system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 💰 Expensive and not worth the cost
- 🕰️ Long wait times for support
- 📱 App is not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not recording properly
- Frequent false alarms
- App connection issues
- Inability to manage account details in app

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize recording settings
- Longer video clip duration
- Automatic arming/disarming schedules
- Two-way communication for cameras
- Improved mobile app navigation


### FromBackInTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frombackintime-time-capsule/id6769776905)

Record video, voice, photos, or letters today to be delivered to yourself or loved ones on a specific future date. It securely stores your memories and can optionally release them if you're unable to check in.

**Highlights:** Schedule messages for any future date, Record video, voice, photos, and letters, Send messages to yourself or others, Optional check-in for message release, Secure private vault for unlimited messages, Gentle notification upon message opening

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brinks Home free?

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

### Is FromBackInTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brinks Home or FromBackInTime?

FromBackInTime is rated higher. Brinks Home averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while FromBackInTime averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brinks Home or FromBackInTime have ads?

Neither Brinks Home nor FromBackInTime shows ads.

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