Comparison

Cove Security vs Kami Home

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

Head to head
About

Cove Security

Control your home security system remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive instant notifications via text or email for alarms or system disarming.

Highlights
  • Remote arm and disarm
  • Worldwide system control
  • Alarm notifications
  • System disarm notifications
  • Text and email alerts
Features
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Cove provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones by giving you control of your security system 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.

About

Kami Home

This app allows you to control connected smart home devices, providing 24/7 live footage and activity alerts. Monitor your home, pets, or family members remotely with features like motion detection and pan/tilt capabilities.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live footage access
  • Activity and motion alerts
  • Remote device control
  • 360-degree pan and 150-degree tilt
  • Physical privacy cover
  • Automatic tracking for people/pets
  • Free 24-hour video storage
Features
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Kami Home makes it easy and practical to protect and stay connected with the things that matter--your family, pets, and the things you love. With just a few simple steps, you can control your Kami connected devices in one place. Stay tuned for our growing family of smart products for the home! Kami Home app gives you access to live footage of your home 24/7 and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity. Keep tabs on your nanny day and night, check in on your pets, or simply monitor your house. Kami Indoor Camera The first product in our smart home lineup combines advanced AI features with full room visibility and a modern design: • Best in class 360 degree pan and 150 degree tilt to see more of the room • Physical eyelid cover design for privacy on demand • Automatic tracking detects people or large pets for smarter alerts • Free 24-hour motion-captured video storage (and up to 30 days of video history with a paid subscription to Kami Cloud Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Entry(Yearly) 1 cam, 7 days history, motion -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $29.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud CVR(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $59.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Plus(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name: Kami Cloud Entry (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud CVR (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $7.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard (Plus) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $14.99 per month 
-Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account. -Cancel renewal:If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Itunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire -Renew:Apple ITunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful 
-Precautions:After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted -Terms of use:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -Privacy policy:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -YI Cloud Service Agreement:https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html - A functional link to the Terms of Use (EULA) Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

Screenshots

Cove Security2 screens
Kami Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kami Home at 4.1 against Cove Security's 1.6. Kami Home also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 429). Cove Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kami Home sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cove Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kami Home holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kami Home has 6.1K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Cove Security's written reviews are positive against 17% of Kami Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cove Security ships an update every 2 months, Kami Home every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cove Security versus Kami Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCove SecurityKami Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (429 ratings)4.1 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.1% of reviews17.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4296.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCove Smart, LLCZK (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

Cove Security

All ratings417 ratings
Positive11.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.7%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative88.7%

Kami Home

All ratings6,039 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews1,746 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.0%

User reviews

Cove Security

From 429 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable security system
  • 👍 Easy DIY installation
  • 🔒 Quick response from security team
  • 🔒 Loud alarm

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Camera problems and lack of functionality
  • 🔍 Limited app features and poor user experience
  • 💩 Terrible customer service

Kami Home

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 🔒 Good security features
  • 👍 Clear video and audio quality
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring home and family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Slow camera loading and video playback
  • 💸 Aggressive push for paid subscription
  • 🔍 Limited free features, everything behind paywall
  • 🔇 Poor microphone sensitivity

Bugs and requests

Cove Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes, crashes, and fails to connect
  • Cameras frequently go offline or don't detect motion
  • Sensors not working properly or reporting false alerts
  • Inability to arm/disarm system remotely through app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app with better stability and more features
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Better camera performance and reliability
  • More customization options for sensors and notifications

Kami Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent camera connectivity
  • Recorded videos not available for playback
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App UI and functionality regressions after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved motion detection and alerts
  • Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Restore removed features like time/date stamps
  • HomeKit and other smart home integrations

In-app purchases

None

Cove Security

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Kami Home

Subscriptions13
  • 1 cam 7 days playback$2.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$4.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$7.991 Month
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  • 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$11.991 Month
  • 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$14.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Entry Plan$15.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud CVR Plan$18.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Standard Plan$22.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Plus Plan$25.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Entry Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 5,15,365,motion7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Kami Cloud Standard Plan3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • Kami Cloud Plus Plan3 Days trial$184.991 Year

Questions

Is Cove Security free?
Cove Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kami Home free?
Kami Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cove Security or Kami Home?
Kami Home is rated higher. Cove Security averages 1.6 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while Kami Home averages 4.1 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Cove Security or Kami Home have ads?
Kami Home shows ads; Cove Security does not.
Which is updated more often, Cove Security or Kami Home?
Cove Security ships an update every 2 months, and Kami Home every 6 days. Most recently, Cove Security was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kami Home on November 1, 2026.

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