Comparison

Ting vs HTZSAFE

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Instant alarm notifications
  • Scheduled arm/disarm
  • Add/delete detectors
  • Detector type setting
  • Event log tracking
Features
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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

Screenshots

Ting4 screens
HTZSAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ting versus HTZSAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTingHTZSAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (110K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhisker Labs, Inc.宇宏 王

Customer experience

Ting

All ratings108,866 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.9%

HTZSAFE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

None

Ting

No in-app purchases

None

HTZSAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ting free?
Ting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTZSAFE free?
HTZSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ting or HTZSAFE?
Ting is rated higher. Ting averages 4.8 out of 5 from 110K ratings, while HTZSAFE averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ting or HTZSAFE have ads?
Neither Ting nor HTZSAFE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ting or HTZSAFE?
Ting ships an update every 2 months, and HTZSAFE every 6 days. Most recently, Ting was updated on November 7, 2026 and HTZSAFE on November 3, 2026.

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