ADS Aniware vs Safe Home Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADS Aniware
Control and manage your security system remotely from any mobile device. This app provides comprehensive security system control, automation features, and access to security camera video feeds for ADS Security customers.
- Security system control
- Automation management
- Security camera video access
- Remote management
- Multi-device support
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The ADS Aniware app allows ADS Security customers to manage their security systems from multiple mobile devices. It supports security system control, automation, and security camera video.
Safe Home Security
Control your entire home security system, including cameras, lights, and locks, from any location. Receive instant alerts for alarms or system disarming, and monitor live video feeds. Requires an existing account with the service.
- Remote system arm/disarm
- Real-time alarm notifications
- Live video streaming
- Smart device control
- Z-Wave device integration
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Safe Home Security gives you complete control over your security system, cameras, lights, locks, thermostats and other connected devices from anywhere in the world. Key Features: Arm and disarm your home security system from anywhere Receive text and/or email notifications in the event of an alarm, or when the system is disarmed Watch and record live video through your home security cameras Control your home automation-enabled Z-Wave devices PLEASE NOTE: To access this app, you must have an account set up with Safe Home Security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ADS Aniware at 4.7 against Safe Home Security's 2.3. ADS Aniware also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 8%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 29). 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.
ADS Aniware holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADS Aniware has 3.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ADS Aniware's written reviews are positive against 8% of Safe Home Security's.
ADS Aniware ships an update monthly, Safe Home Security every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADS Aniware | Safe Home Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better | 2.3 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADS Security LP | Safe Home Security Inc |
Customer experience
ADS Aniware
Safe Home Security
Bugs and requests
ADS Aniware
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Connectivity issues with cameras
- Unreliable arming/disarming
Requested features
3 requests- Automatic user sync
- Improved motion detection
- Faster app performance
Safe Home Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ADS Aniware
No in-app purchases
Safe Home Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ADS Aniware free?
Is Safe Home Security free?
Which has better reviews, ADS Aniware or Safe Home Security?
Do ADS Aniware or Safe Home Security have ads?
Which is updated more often, ADS Aniware or Safe Home Security?
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