PRIME Wire vs Be Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
Be Secure
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With the new Be Secure app, you can control your security system quicker and easier. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your home or office system. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE 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 be notified when your family arrives home. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Be Secure at 11.0 against PRIME Wire's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Be Secure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Be Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | TRIKDIS |
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
Be Secure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Be Secure
No in-app purchases
