Comparison

Security vs Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Security

Manage your home's security, safety, and smart devices remotely. Monitor video feeds, control lighting and thermostats, and receive real-time alerts for peace of mind, no matter where you are.

Highlights
  • Real-time security and safety alerts
  • Interactive video monitoring
  • Home automation control
  • Energy efficiency management
  • Remote device control (lights, thermostat)
  • Two-way audio communication
Features
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TELUS SmartHome is your simple all-in-one security, safety and smart home solution. Protect, automate and monitor your home in real-time from anywhere in the world, from any current mobile device. All you need is internet or mobile service, a TELUS SmartHome Security service plan and the smart devices you wish to install at home. The TELUS Security app offers solutions for: · Security and safety alerts · Interactive video monitoring · Energy efficiency management · Home automation Optimize your home from wherever you are. Just tap your app, and you’ll have real time access to what’s happening at home. View your video screens or clips, change and control settings and make your home the safest and smartest it can be. Whether you’re down the block or halfway around the world, still in bed or halfway through a busy day, TELUS SmartHome Security has you covered. The TELUS Security app can send you notifications, you can instantly view your front door or living room, make and change rules to maximize energy efficiency or improve comfort, and have direct access to every security and smart home device you’ve installed. Simple icons and easy-to-follow screens give you remote access and control. Guide a slider to dim a light, tap to chat with someone at your front door, or pre-program an early morning warm up of the house before you even open your eyes. Note: This TELUS Security app requires a compatible system, internet access and a TELUS SmartHome Security service plan. The app features and their usage varies based on the solution chosen, equipment and service plan. Visit telus.com/home-security for more information. With the TELUS Security app, you can: · Receive real-time emails, text messages and push notifications for unexpected activity and events that matter to you · View your property from installed video cameras · Watch live and recorded video clips from your security cameras · Pre-program or turn lights on or off · Set the ideal temperature on your smart thermostat · Search your complete event history · View and speak remotely to a visitor at your front door How the TELUS Security app helps you stay connected to home: · Know instantly when your kids are home from school · Arm your system and lock up from anywhere or automatically as you leave the house · Know when service people arrive or leave · Be alerted when the garage door is left open · Receive a notification your medicine or liquor cabinet has been opened · Know if someone changes your thermostat settings · Be alerted if someone attempts to log on to your account · And much more!

About

Toolkit

This app allows users to scan product barcodes to instantly check inventory, pricing, and item status. It also provides access to company updates, showroom locations, and contact information, streamlining the process of managing fabric samples.

Highlights
  • Scan sample barcodes
  • Check inventory and price
  • Verify current items
  • Update sample library
  • View company news
  • Find showrooms
  • Access contact information
Features
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With this app, you can search the entire product library of JF Fabrics and: • Scan Sample barcodes to check inventory, price and verify which items are current • Quickly update your sample library • Be in the know about the latest happenings at JF Fabrics • Find showrooms • Find contact information • Access our mobile website

Screenshots

Security4 screens
Toolkit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Security at 4.8 against Toolkit's 3.0. Security also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 2) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security has 132 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of Toolkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Security ships an update every 4 months, Toolkit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Security versus Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurityToolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (132 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size406 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTELUS Communications Inc.JF Fabrics

Customer experience

Security

All ratings132 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative79.8%

Toolkit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Frequent app freezes and loading issues
  • Inconsistent connectivity and remote access
  • Unreliable door/window sensor detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to delete all saved videos at once
  • Improve thermostat scheduling and customization
  • Restore widget support for iOS 18
  • Add language selection options for the app

Toolkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Security

No in-app purchases

None

Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Security free?
Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toolkit free?
Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Security or Toolkit?
Security is rated higher. Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Toolkit averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Security or Toolkit have ads?
Neither Security nor Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Security or Toolkit?
Security ships an update every 4 months, and Toolkit every 6 months. Most recently, Security was updated on October 17, 2026 and Toolkit on October 2, 2026.

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