Swann Security vs Auror Frontline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swann Security
Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.
- Unified control of security systems
- Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
- Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
- Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
- Remote access to security feeds
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
Auror Frontline
Report retail incidents and access loss prevention intelligence on the go. This mobile app provides real-time, actionable notifications for verified organizational members.
- Report retail incidents
- Access loss prevention intelligence
- Receive real-time notifications
- Mobile access to desktop application
- Actionable alerts
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Auror enables you to report retail incidents to your loss prevention team and access intelligence on the go. This mobile app complements Auror’s desktop application. It will be beneficial to people who are on the move and want to receive real-time notifications that are actionable. Who can use Auror? You will be required to be a verified member of an organization that works with Auror in order to access the functionality in the app. Once registered, you can use your same login credentials which you use to log-in to the desktop application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Swann Security at 4.7 against Auror Frontline's 2.5. Swann Security also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 36) and review sentiment (26% vs 10%). Auror Frontline's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Auror Frontline asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swann Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 75K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Swann Security's written reviews are positive against 10% of Auror Frontline's.
Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Auror Frontline fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swann Security | Auror Frontline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (75K ratings) — better | 2.5 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Auror Limited |
Customer experience
Swann Security
Auror Frontline
Bugs and requests
Swann Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa
Auror Frontline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swann Security
- Essential$1.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
- ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year
Auror Frontline
No in-app purchases
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