Comparison

Security vs Qasida

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

Qasida

Stream live Ismaili Qasida 24/7 in multiple languages, including Farsi, Urdu, and English. Download the free app to listen on demand and offline, and stay updated on Jamati activities.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • On-demand Qasida & Qinans
  • Offline listening
  • Jamati activity updates
  • Multiple language support
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Qasida app is streaming 24/7 live Ismaili Qasida in Farsi, Urdu, Tajiki, Pamiri, Hunzai, Gujrati, Sindhi and English on your phone. Download our free iOS app and enjoy listening to Qasida wherever you go in the world. Features: + News - Updates about Jamati activities. + Qasida - Listen to Qasida & Qinans on demand. + Offline - Download Qasida/Qinans and listen without internet connection. Stay tuned, we are still developing the app and we promise we will add more features in coming future. We hope you enjoy our iOS app. Please contact us if you have suggestions or in case you had any difficulty using our app, we will appreciate your feedback. Follow us on Facebook, Instgram and Twitter #QasidaCA Made with love by PamirTech team.

Screenshots

Security4 screens
Qasida4 screens

Verdict

The call

Security and Qasida both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Qasida's written reviews are positive against 12% of Security's. Qasida also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Security against 4.8 for Qasida. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 60 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of Qasida's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Security ships an update every 4 months, Qasida every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Security versus Qasida: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurityQasida
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (132 ratings)4.8 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size406 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTELUS Communications Inc.Radio Srood Inc.

Customer experience

Security

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

Qasida

All ratings60 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Qasida

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Security

No in-app purchases

None

Qasida

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Security free?
Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qasida free?
Qasida is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Security or Qasida?
Security and Qasida are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 132 and 60 ratings respectively.
Do Security or Qasida have ads?
Neither Security nor Qasida shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Security or Qasida?
Security ships an update every 4 months, and Qasida every 4 days. Most recently, Security was updated on October 13, 2026 and Qasida on October 9, 2026.

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