ADT Control ® vs Arpha Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADT Control ®
This app provides a unified platform to control smart home devices, including security systems, locks, lights, and thermostats. Monitor video feeds and receive alerts from a single interface for enhanced home management and security.
- Unified smart home device control
- Security system management
- Remote lock and garage door operation
- Thermostat and lighting adjustments
- Live video monitoring
- Customizable alerts
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The new ADT Control app delivers on ADT’s commitment to provide new and innovative ways to help protect what matters most. More than a smart app, ADT Control app is the new interactive service that seamlessly connects the key devices in customers’ homes on one platform—so they work together and work smarter. ADT allows customers to control the security system, locks, lights, garage doors and thermostats, watch video and get alerts from a single screen.
Arpha Plus
Control and monitor your smart home security devices remotely. Receive instant notifications, manage access for family, and check lock status. Features AI-powered recognition and biometric unlocking for enhanced safety and convenience.
- Remote lock status check
- Unlock via palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode
- Real-time activity alerts
- Manage multiple locks and locations
- AI-powered recognition
- Share access with family
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Smarter Access. Safer Living. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Stay connected to your home—wherever you are—with Arpha Plus, the intelligent app that puts smart security and convenience at your fingertips. Whether you’re checking who entered, sharing access with family, or confirming your door is locked, Arpha Plus keeps you in control. With seamless integration to Arpha Smart Locks, you can unlock using your palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode, view real-time lock status, and receive instant notifications when someone comes home. Experience a new level of security and simplicity powered by AI and advanced biometrics. What you can do with Arpha Plus: -Instantly check your door’s lock and battery status -View unlock records and get real-time activity alerts -Manage multiple locks and locations from one app -Customize settings and authorize remote access easily -Enjoy smarter security through AI-powered recognition Whether you’re home, at work, or on the go, Arpha Plus keeps your world within reach — secure, seamless, and beautifully simple. Products using this platform include: AL501, AL601, AL505C, DF360, Doorbell Duo, Aku, Aku Inside
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ADT Control ® at 4.8 against Arpha Plus's 1.4. ADT Control ® also leads on ratings volume (494K vs 22) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). Arpha Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ADT Control ® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADT Control ® has 494K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of ADT Control ®'s written reviews are positive against 10% of Arpha Plus's.
ADT Control ® ships an update every 4 months, Arpha Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADT Control ® | Arpha Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (494K ratings) — better | 1.4 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 494K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 379 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ADT LLC | Fuwei Global Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
ADT Control ®
Arpha Plus
Bugs and requests
ADT Control ®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent camera connectivity
- Inaccurate alarm status reporting
- Inability to change default camera screenshot
Requested features
5 requests- Panic button feature
- Ability to customize camera settings
- Improved video playback and storage
- Seamless integration with other smart home devices
- Automated arming/disarming based on location
Arpha Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ADT Control ®
No in-app purchases
Arpha Plus
No in-app purchases
