Connect2Go vs Slomin's Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect2Go
Control your home security system remotely and receive real-time notifications. This app provides interactive services for various alarm systems, offering peace of mind and enhanced security.
- Remote control of security system
- Real-time notifications
- Interactive services
- Supports UNO, SOLO, DSC, Honeywell systems
- Enhanced security
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Connect2Go Mobile lets you take full advantage of your Connect2Go products. Whether you have an UNO, SOLO, DSC or Honeywell Security System we offer best-in-class Interactive Services. With full remote control and real-time notifications on your mobile phone, you will have the control you want and the security you need. Contact your security professional today to see if your alarm system is Connect2Go Ready!
Slomin's Shield
Monitor your home security system from anywhere. Receive real-time alarm status updates and remotely arm or disarm your system. Get instant alerts for security events or family arrivals.
- Real-time alarm status
- Remote arm/disarm
- Instant security alerts
- Family arrival notifications
- Worldwide connectivity
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STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply to be notified when your family arrives home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slomin's Shield at 4.8 against Connect2Go's 2.3. Slomin's Shield also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 9%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 46). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Slomin's Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slomin's Shield has 3.7K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Connect2Go's written reviews are positive against 40% of Slomin's Shield's.
Connect2Go ships an update every 2 months, Slomin's Shield every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect2Go | Slomin's Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (46 ratings) | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 3.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Envisacor Technologies Inc. | Slomin's Inc. |
Customer experience
Connect2Go
Slomin's Shield
User reviews
Connect2Go
From 46 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works and performs well (Louie Palms, 2024-10-06)
- 👍 Great peace of mind (Louie Palms, 2023-01-19)
- 👍 Excellent App. Rock Solid (bubbles69194672, 2022-09-28)
- 👍 Fonctionnement et utilisation (Bobbeure, 2023-07-11)
- 👍 Good app (FRIP34, 2019-07-23)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App no longer provides notifications
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 App does not keep you logged in
- 🐛 Several minutes delay to arm/disarm
- 🐛 App shown off-line for months
Slomin's Shield
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Secure and reliable alarm system
- 👍 Convenient remote access and control
- 🚀 Responsive and easy to use app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 👎 Outdated and unintuitive app design
- ⚠️ Unreliable notifications and system status updates
Bugs and requests
Connect2Go
Reported bugs
38 issues- App no longer provides notifications of arms, disarms or alarms
- Blank screen when opening app
- App does not keep users logged in
- Delay time to arm/disarm alarm
- App shown off-line for several months
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- Notifications not working after latest iOS update
- Home button on status screen is unreachable due to time/battery display
- New version lags, screen notifications rarely work
- Buttons at the top of the screen cannot be pressed
- App does not refresh
- Unable to log in, no forgotten password option
- Buttons at the top of the screen do not work after update
- iPhone 'island' blocks part of the screen, black areas, top corner buttons blocked
- No automatic refresh in app, constantly have to open and close
- Display stretches too much, home button at top left cannot be pressed
- No option to reset password
- Login info not accepted by new app, no option to request login
- App refuses to accept user ID and new password after website password change
- Login no longer works after upgrade
- No reset password option on login screen
- White blank screen when using the app
- Application ne fonctionne plus (white screen)
- App goes to blank screen when opened
- App stopped working, white screen
- Stopped working
- App crashes a lot
- White screen when opening app
- L’application ne se rafraichit pas
- App has quit working at all, nonfunctional
- App doesn’t refresh on its own
- App won’t open on iPhone, crashes instantly
- Showing error every month
- Does not refresh
- Cannot log out and login as a different member
- App will not open after latest iOS update
- First screen is log-on, no ability to setup
- Password shown in plain text during login
- Does not work with EyezOn module
Requested features
15 requests- Update software for new IOS versions
- Fix home button placement on status screen
- Improve refresh rate and automatic refresh
- Add forgotten password/reset password option
- Improve UI/UX and graphics
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- Add Face ID or Touch ID login
- Improve security, hide password during input
- Add instructions and make app intuitive
- Overhaul app for UI, UX, and reliability
- Allow bypassing all open locations at once
- Allow automatic password reset online
- Support for multiple users with separate logins
- Improve response time from system to app
- Support for different alarm system models
- Eliminate confusing 'partition' language
Slomin's Shield
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Login credentials not recognized, even after password resets
- Inconsistent system status reporting (e.g., false door open alerts)
Requested features
4 requests- Enhanced security controls and access management
- Improved visual indicators for armed/disarmed status
- Customizable font size and color scheme
- Tap-to-action notification alerts
In-app purchases
Connect2Go
No in-app purchases
Slomin's Shield
No in-app purchases
Questions
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