# Security vs Gemstone Lights

Security and Gemstone Lights both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Gemstone Lights's written reviews are positive against 12% of Security's. Gemstone Lights also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 132). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Security against 4.9 for Gemstone Lights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemstone Lights has 4.1K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Security's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gemstone Lights's.

Security ships an update every 4 months, Gemstone Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security | Gemstone Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security/id1200050042/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 406 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TELUS Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351428851) | [Gemstone Lights](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253335696) |

## What reviewers say

### Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security/id1200050042)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Good pricing and accessibility
- 🚀 Responsive app and control panel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems with WiFi and 5G
- 📺 Poor video quality and camera performance
- 🕰️ Sync issues between app and control panel
- 🤖 Unintuitive user interface and automation

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Gemstone Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976)

Control your smart lights with an intuitive interface. Create custom patterns, set sunrise/sunset timers, and sync your settings to the cloud. Transform your home's ambiance effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Real-time pattern status, Sunrise/sunset timers, Offline timer support, Cloud syncing for folders and patterns, Intuitive interface, Customizable lighting patterns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, even better than the first!
- 👍 Easier to use and more robust performance
- 👍 Extremely happy with my lights and the new features
- 👍 Fantastic!! Envy of the subdivision
- 👍 Absolutely best investment ever!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The app is really hard to use if you want to zone, support is terrible
- 🐛 This app is more awkward than the original and is missing key features, like dark mode
- 🐛 The sway pattern is not working the same way as it was with the original hub
- 🐛 Still missing folders and patterns, been out for a while and they still haven't been fixed

**Reported bugs**

- Missing folders and patterns
- Sway pattern not working the same as original hub

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Fireworks folder and ISO folder to be complete
- Adjusting speed should not start over, and most flow settings should have no pause


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security free?

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

### Is Gemstone Lights free?

Gemstone Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Security or Gemstone Lights?

Gemstone Lights is rated higher. Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Gemstone Lights averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Security or Gemstone Lights have ads?

Neither Security nor Gemstone Lights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security or Gemstone Lights?

Security ships an update every 4 months, and Gemstone Lights fortnightly. Most recently, Security was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gemstone Lights on September 23, 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.*