# Verkada Command vs AE SAFE+

The clearest difference is monetization model: AE SAFE+ at free against Verkada Command's paid. AE SAFE+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Verkada Command's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (233 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Verkada Command holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verkada Command has 233 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verkada Command | AE SAFE+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verkada-command/id1157022527/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-safe-plus/id6752376160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 544 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verkada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093908298) | [Audio Enhancement](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613167106) |

## What reviewers say

### Verkada Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verkada-command/id1157022527)

Access all your cloud-based security cameras and footage from a single interface. Quickly filter and track individuals across your organization's cameras with advanced technology. This app puts the future of enterprise security in your hands.

**Highlights:** Single view for all cameras, Cloud-based footage history, Individual filtering and tracking, Cross-camera tracking, Enterprise security management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best mobile app for cloud providers
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Face search functionality is awesome
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly freezes
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Live streaming issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Cameras don't update

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login after update
- Cameras don't update in real-time
- App freezes and is tough to scroll
- Eliminated live streaming in grid view
- Screen bounces around, unclear video

**Requested features**

- Add Schedule function to mobile app
- Ability to toggle cameras to follow person of interest on mobile
- Add Grid view as per browser
- Manage admin settings (access control) from app
- Separate Verkada Admin application


### AE SAFE+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-safe-plus/id6752376160)

Provides critical real-time information to emergency responders during incidents, including building floor plans, occupant safety status, and threat locations. It aims to bridge the communication gap and eliminate the "Big Black Hole" of information responders often face.

**Highlights:** Building floor plans and campus maps, Occupant safety status tracking, Threat location identification, Real-time communication for responders, Personnel location within buildings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Verkada Command free?

Verkada Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AE SAFE+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Verkada Command or AE SAFE+?

Verkada Command is rated higher. Verkada Command averages 4.2 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while AE SAFE+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Verkada Command or AE SAFE+ have ads?

Neither Verkada Command nor AE SAFE+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Verkada Command or AE SAFE+?

Verkada Command ships an update weekly, and AE SAFE+ weekly. Most recently, Verkada Command was updated on September 29, 2026 and AE SAFE+ on October 2, 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.*