Comparison

CanaryCare vs Tunstall+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CanaryCare

Features
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Canary Care is a discreet, easy to install monitoring system which enables families and carers to support the elderly and vulnerable so that they can live independently for longer. Sensors placed around the home monitor movement, doors opening/closing, temperature and light levels and smartcards can be used to keep track of visitors. โ€ข The Canary Care system can help to spot the warning signs of problems so that preventative action can be taken โ€ข older and vulnerable people can feel secure knowing help is never far away โ€ข families gain peace of mind through round the clock reassurance The Canary Care mobile app provides a quick and simple way for users to keep an eye on their loved ones. The dashboard screen shows the most recent activity (movement, doors, cards), highest/lowest temperatures and any alerts due to rules having been triggered. Tapping on an activity or temperature icon in the dashboard opens up a chart view of the data which can be scrolled and zoomed. In the Settings screen the user can choose to enable Push Notifications which will then be received for every alert that is raised. Users who look after several people, using multiple Canary Care systems, can easily switch between them. This first version of the Canary Care mobile app does not support all of the features available in the browser-based web application e.g. different chart types, rule configuration etc. Let us know what features you miss the most and we will prioritise these for inclusion in the next version of the mobile app.

About

Tunstall+

Features
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Tunstall+ simplifies installation and set-up of Tunstall products providing a step by step guidance to configure and control your connected Tunstall devices. The app provides a user focused tool for deploying home smart Lifteline Digital units and associated sensors in users homes. Tunstall+ will guides you through the process of checking the Lifeline Digital status for power and connectivity, adding associated sensors, and configuring essential settings. Tunstall+ increases installation efficiency by simplifying and automating the process through its intuitive interface. Tunstall+ is designed to work with Lifeline Digital and Tunstall sensors, linking to the Tunstall DMP platform.

Screenshots

CanaryCare4 screens
Tunstall+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CanaryCare at 10.3 against Tunstall+'s 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CanaryCare versus Tunstall+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanaryCareTunstall+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanary Care Global LtdTunstall Nordic AB

In-app purchases

None

CanaryCare

No in-app purchases

None

Tunstall+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CanaryCare free?
CanaryCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tunstall+ free?
Tunstall+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CanaryCare or Tunstall+ have ads?
Neither CanaryCare nor Tunstall+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CanaryCare or Tunstall+?
CanaryCare ships an update every 6 months, and Tunstall+ every 6 months. Most recently, CanaryCare was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tunstall+ on October 9, 2026.

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