Ting vs HTZSAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ting
This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.
- Electrical fire prevention
- Smart sensor for micro-arcs
- Licensed electrician coordination
- Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
- Real-time power outage alerts
- Interactive power outage map
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.
HTZSAFE
This app allows you to set up and remotely control a smart DIY security system for your home or business. Receive instant alarm notifications and manage detectors, arm/disarm schedules, and event logs from anywhere.
- Remote system control
- Instant alarm notifications
- Scheduled arm/disarm
- Add/delete detectors
- Detector type setting
- Event log tracking
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HTZSAFE focus on developing and manufacturing the more professional and more practical smart DIY security system to secure your home and business from burglars,fires, leaks, floods and SOS. The APP: - Set up your security system in minutes. - Get alarm notifications and remote control the system at anywhere and anytime. - Setting the timing time to arm/disarm the system. - Add/Delete the detector and key fob - Setting the type of the detectors such as burglar/burglar(24 hours)/fire/gas/water/help. - Follow the log of events HTZSAFE Security System Includes : Network Hub Series : HTZSAFE Hub has different network modes ( LAN / WiFi / 4G ), we have own servers in United States and Europe to ensure the stability of the system and the better customer experience. No monthly fees and contracts required to run the system. Solar&Battery Motion Detector Series: The wireless weather resistant motion detectors can be used to monitor&protect your outdoor/indoor property. Such as driveway, front porch, gate,pool,garage,shed and etc. Great for home, business,and office.The sensor will work properly at all the seasons. Working temperature range from -30 to 150 degree Fahrenheit. Solar Beam Sensors Series: The infrared sensing terminals of the solar beam sensors can be mounted up to 100 meters apart,and will send a wireless signal back to the wireless alarm receiver up to 1KM away anytime the intruder passes between the sensors;the solar sensor is powered by built-in lithium ion batteries those are recharged through the solar panels during the day, requires no wiring and easy to install.It is the ideal for all types of outdoor intrusion alarm application,such as driveway/fence tops/windows/etc. Other Wireless Accessories: Solar&Battery Smoke Detector, Gas Detector, Solar&Battery Door/Window Detector, Water Detector , Solar Siren , Panic Buttons, Wireless Signal Repeater and etc. Learn more about HTZSAFE: www.htzsafe.com If you have any questions, contact us at support@htzsafe.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ting at 72% against HTZSAFE's 0%. Ting also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (110K vs 2). HTZSAFE's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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.
Ting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ting has 110K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ting's written reviews are positive against 0% of HTZSAFE's.
Ting ships an update every 2 months, HTZSAFE every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ting | HTZSAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (110K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 110K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisker Labs, Inc. | 宇宏 王 |
Customer experience
Ting
HTZSAFE
Bugs and requests
Ting
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain router models
- Delayed or missing notifications in some instances
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
- More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
- Integration with smart home systems and devices
HTZSAFE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases
HTZSAFE
No in-app purchases









