Comparison

Kangaroo vs Bosma

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

Head to head
About

Kangaroo

Monitor and manage your home security system remotely. Set up devices easily and receive alerts on your phone. Opt for free self-monitoring or upgrade to plans with professional monitoring and reimbursement for theft or damage.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring
  • Arm/disarm controls
  • Customizable alerts
  • Step-by-step setup
  • Self-monitoring option
  • Optional protection plans
  • Theft and damage reimbursement
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All you need to get started protecting your space is this app, your Kangaroo device, and WiFi. It takes just a few minutes to follow our step-by-step setup — then you’ll be able to keep tabs on your space from anywhere. Arm, disarm, and manage alerts all from your phone with our convenient, easy-to-use app. You can even get started for $0! Choose to self-monitor your stuff at no cost, or add one of our protect plans for added benefits like Professional Monitoring, theft and damage reimbursement, extended Cloud Storage, Text & Voice Notifications, and more. While Kangaroo devices keep you protected, the Cam Protect and Complete Protect plans will pay you back when incidents of theft or damage occur. Yep, we don’t just have your back. We pay you back. If you choose Cam or Complete Protect, payments will be charged directly to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://info.heykangaroo.com/legal With Kangaroo, you’ll stay covered indoors and out with our security solutions and coverage plans. No hassles or headaches.

About

Bosma

Secure your home with a smart security system. Manage your home's climate for optimal comfort and create personalized lighting moods with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Smart home security
  • Intelligent temperature control
  • Customizable lighting moods
  • Family security monitoring
  • Atmosphere control
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1.Smart home security.Protect your home with BOSMA smart home system, always keep your family secure. 2.Home climate solution.Intelligent temperature control ensures the rooms are at the perfect temperature at the right time. 3.Efficient and smart lighting.Create your own lighting moods with our light solutions, change atmosphere in your home with a simple touch.

Screenshots

Kangaroo4 screens
Bosma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kangaroo at 4.6 against Bosma's 4.0. Kangaroo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 696). Bosma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (49% vs 35%). On price, ads 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. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bosma asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kangaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kangaroo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 696, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Kangaroo's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bosma's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kangaroo ships an update weekly, Bosma monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kangaroo versus Bosma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKangarooBosma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.4K ratings) — better4.0 (696 ratings)
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews49.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K — better696
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROO INCBosma USA Inc.

Customer experience

Kangaroo

All ratings7,400 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative48.6%

Bosma

All ratings631 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral19.1%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Kangaroo

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔒 Affordable security system
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 📷 Poor camera quality
  • 🔔 Quiet siren
  • 🐛 Buggy app and features

Bosma

From 696 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and consistent
  • 👍 Easy to install and set up
  • 🔒 Provides peace of mind
  • 📹 Good video quality
  • 🔑 Convenient remote access and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕰️ Slow auto-unlock and auto-lock features
  • 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and notifications
  • 🔧 Calibration issues and frequent need for recalibration

Bugs and requests

Kangaroo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
  • Arm/disarm feature not working consistently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Camera not capturing clear images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add live video streaming
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with Google Home/Assistant
  • Offer monthly subscription option

Bosma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes when reviewing recorded footage
  • Inconsistent door status reporting (open/closed/ajar)
  • Unexpected locking/unlocking behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit and manage temporary passcodes and user access
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • More customization options for auto-lock/unlock settings
  • Local storage or NVR support for video recordings

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Kangaroo

Subscriptions8
  • Kangaroo Complete Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kangaroo Complete Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Porch Protection Annual14 Days trial$23.991 Year
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  • Porch Protection Annual 300$23.991 Year
  • Porch Protection Annual1 Year trial$23.991 Year
  • Camera Protect Annual 25014 Days trial3 variants$23.991 Year
  • Kangaroo Complete Yearly14 Days trial$98.991 Year
  • Complete Protect Annual 100014 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Bosma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kangaroo free?
Kangaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bosma free?
Bosma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kangaroo or Bosma?
Kangaroo is rated higher. Kangaroo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Bosma averages 4.0 from 696 ratings.
Do Kangaroo or Bosma have ads?
Neither Kangaroo nor Bosma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kangaroo or Bosma?
Kangaroo ships an update weekly, and Bosma monthly. Most recently, Kangaroo was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bosma on November 5, 2026.

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