Cove Security vs Sky Smart Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote arm and disarm
- Worldwide system control
- Alarm notifications
- System disarm notifications
- Text and email alerts
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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.
Sky Smart Home
This app offers a smart approach to home insurance, integrating devices and services into a single platform. Monitor your home remotely with live camera feeds, receive alerts from sensors, and manage your insurance needs conveniently.
- Live HD camera feed
- Video doorbell alerts and communication
- Motion and contact sensor monitoring
- Leak detection alerts
- Automatic arming for home security
- Secure cloud video storage
- In-app customer support
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Welcome to Sky Smart Home, where you can feel close to home while you’re away. Watch all the action from your front door, live, and get everything you need in one simple package. Your privacy? Protected. Your clips? Secured. Your questions? Answered. And you’ll be set up before you know it, with step-by-step instructions in the Sky Smart Home app. What can I do in the Sky Smart Home app? Quick hello: Answer the door, even when you’re out. See it live: See all the moments from your front door, in crystal-clear HD. Saved for later: Your videos stay in the Cloud for 30 days. Worth sharing: Save clips and share them with anyone. Don’t have Sky Smart Home yet? Head to Sky.com to find out more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sky Smart Home at 4.0 against Cove Security's 1.6. Cove Security's advantage is ratings volume (429 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Sky Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cove Security has 429 ratings behind it against 2, 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 13% of Sky Smart Home's.
Cove Security ships an update every 2 months, Sky Smart Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cove Security | Sky Smart Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (429 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | 13.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 429 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cove Smart, LLC | Sky UK Limited |
Customer experience
Cove Security
Sky Smart Home
User reviews
Cove Security
From 429 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Sky Smart Home
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup process for most users
- 💰 Good value for money/insurance bundling
- 📷 Decent video quality when working
- 🔋 Improved battery life compared to Ring (some users)
- 🌐 Works well on WiFi and remote 4G/5G connections
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues from network
- 🔋 Poor doorbell battery life (2-5 days)
- ⏱️ Significant lag when viewing live feed
- 📱 App constantly logs users out
- 🔌 Weak WiFi signal range and connectivity
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
Sky Smart Home
Reported bugs
15 issues- Error 401 code preventing app access
- Login access denied without password entry option
- Firmware update failures rendering app unusable
- App won't open - constant error messages
- Camera stuck on pink screen during setup
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- Indoor camera won't connect to WiFi
- Doorbell won't update firmware
- Auto-arm function not working after updates
- Video playback shows black screen despite stored footage
- Motion detection alerts but no recording
- App loses connection and locks up during updates
- Sensors disconnect and become unresponsive
- Chime won't pair with doorbell
- App takes excessive time to connect to cameras
- Settings screen appears with no add device option
Requested features
15 requests- Landscape full-screen video viewing mode
- Separate notification types for doorbell vs motion detection
- Phone ring alert instead of beep for doorbell
- Customizable notification sounds
- Portable/wireless chime option
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- SD card support for continuous recording
- Ability to set recording duration (not just 15 seconds)
- Two-way audio that works smoothly
- Adjustable camera quality and IR settings
- Dark mode for app
- Alexa integration
- Ability to purchase additional sensors
- Auto-arm that works reliably without opening app
- Better battery charge indicator for doorbell
- Adjustable water sensor sensitivity
In-app purchases
Cove Security
No in-app purchases
Sky Smart Home
No in-app purchases
