ADT Control ® vs Go LocalSpot
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.
Go LocalSpot
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Discover what is happening nearby with LocalSpot. Explore approved local listings on a map or in an easy-to-browse list. Find street tacos, food trucks, tamales, BBQ stands, food plazas, seasonal vendors, yard sales, open houses, events, fundraisers, pop-up sales, and mobile services. LOCAL DISCOVERY • Browse approved nearby listings • Search and filter by category • See what is available today • Use Treasure Mode for an interesting local pick • Save spots for later • View photos, hours, and listing details • Get directions in Apple Maps • Share discoveries with friends LOCATION IS OPTIONAL You can browse LocalSpot without sharing your location. If you choose to allow location access while the app is open, LocalSpot can show distances, center the map near you, and sort discoveries by proximity. SAFETY AND QUALITY Listings are reviewed by LocalSpot before appearing publicly. Users can report inaccurate, expired, unsafe, inappropriate, or potentially fraudulent listings from within the app. LocalSpot launches with Sacramento-area discoveries and is designed to expand to more communities over time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Go LocalSpot at every 2 days against ADT Control ®'s every 4 months. ADT Control ®'s advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 ® ships an update every 4 months, Go LocalSpot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADT Control ® | Go LocalSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (495K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 495K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 379 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADT LLC | LocalSpot Technologies LLC |
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
Go LocalSpot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ADT Control ®
No in-app purchases
Go LocalSpot
No in-app purchases









