Comparison

Kangaroo vs SmartPoint Connect

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

SmartPoint Connect

Manage your smart home devices remotely from any location. This application allows you to control multiple smart devices, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members.

Highlights
  • Remote home control
  • Control multiple smart devices
  • Set timers and automation
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy pairing
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1. Control Your Home from Anywhere in the world 2. Control all your Smart Devices with one app. 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Share all your devices with your whole family with a push of a button. 5. Easy Pairing

Screenshots

Kangaroo4 screens
SmartPoint Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartPoint Connect at none against Kangaroo's 10. SmartPoint Connect also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 35%). Kangaroo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartPoint Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kangaroo against 4.7 for SmartPoint Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Kangaroo's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartPoint Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kangaroo ships an update weekly, SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kangaroo versus SmartPoint Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKangarooSmartPoint Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.4K ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K — better3.9K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB181 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperROO INCMarc Liniado

Customer experience

Kangaroo

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

SmartPoint Connect

All ratings3,849 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

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

SmartPoint Connect

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Affordable price
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Poor customer support

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

SmartPoint Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnections
  • Audio issues during live view
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • Setup process can be challenging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Push notifications for events
  • Ability to add multiple cameras to one account
  • Improved app interface and user experience
  • Cloud storage options with better pricing

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

SmartPoint Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kangaroo free?
Kangaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPoint Connect free?
SmartPoint Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kangaroo or SmartPoint Connect?
SmartPoint Connect is rated higher. Kangaroo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while SmartPoint Connect averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Kangaroo or SmartPoint Connect have ads?
Neither Kangaroo nor SmartPoint Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kangaroo or SmartPoint Connect?
Kangaroo ships an update weekly, and SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Kangaroo was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartPoint Connect on October 24, 2026.

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