# Smartlink Security vs Think Protection+

The clearest difference is rating: Think Protection+ at 5.0 against Smartlink Security's 2.3. Think Protection+ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Smartlink Security's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Think Protection+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartlink Security has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Smartlink Security's written reviews are positive against 7% of Think Protection+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smartlink Security ships an update every 2 months, Think Protection+ every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smartlink Security | Think Protection+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlink-security/id1266830174/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-protection-plus/id1408132165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **9.1% of reviews** | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 101 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SecureNet Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/890342713) | [Think Protection Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006529045) |

## What reviewers say

### Smartlink Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlink-security/id1266830174)

Manage your home's security, lighting, climate, and cameras from one app. Receive real-time alerts, remotely arm/disarm your system, and monitor live video feeds. Control various connected devices for comprehensive home automation.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Real-time alarm status and alerts, Live video monitoring, Event recording for security events, Control lights, locks, and thermostats, Monitor family and pets remotely

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Two-way voice and camera functionality
- 💡 New 'Recipes' feature for event recording
- 👍 Works well with specific systems (e.g., iotega)
- 👍 Responsive and works every time (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Login issues (slow, fails, freezes)
- 🐛 Connectivity problems (no connection, disconnects)
- 🐛 App settings reset after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes instantly on opening
- App keeps crashing, forcing reinstallation
- App crashes when trying to disarm
- Login fails with 'Json parser error: Unrecognized token '<''
- Secure Connection Error / No Connection

**Requested features**

- Add text alerts for specific zones
- Allow logging out after closing the app
- Enable push notifications for alarm events
- Improve integration with other security apps (Arlo, SkyBell)
- Add widget for iOS


### Think Protection+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-protection-plus/id1408132165)

Manage your home's lighting, climate, and security from one place. Stay connected globally to monitor your alarm status, arm/disarm your system remotely, and receive instant alerts for security events or family arrivals.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Real-time alarm status, Instant security alerts, Home arrival notifications, Control lights, locks, thermostats, Manage garage doors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smartlink Security free?

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

### Is Think Protection+ free?

Think Protection+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smartlink Security or Think Protection+?

Think Protection+ is rated higher. Smartlink Security averages 2.3 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Think Protection+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smartlink Security or Think Protection+ have ads?

Neither Smartlink Security nor Think Protection+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smartlink Security or Think Protection+?

Smartlink Security ships an update every 2 months, and Think Protection+ every 4 months. Most recently, Smartlink Security was updated on October 14, 2026 and Think Protection+ on October 14, 2026.

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