Comparison

Vivitar Smart Security 2 vs Premier Smart

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

Head to head
About

Vivitar Smart Security 2

Manage your smart home devices remotely with this app. Control multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. Connect your devices quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
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Smart Security System 1. Remote control: control your smart home from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Premier Smart

Manage all your smart home devices from a single application or via voice command, accessible globally. Effortlessly control lighting, outlets, cameras, and group devices by room. Automate actions with smart scenes and set schedules for device operation.

Highlights
  • Unified device control
  • Voice command integration
  • Remote access
  • Room-based device grouping
  • Smart scene automation
  • Device scheduling
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Control all your smart home devices in one easy app, or by voice, from anywhere in the world. It’s easy enough for anyone to use.Choose a color for the LED bulbs, turn an outlet on and off and check in on your cameras.Group devices and control by room by room.Set smart scenes for automated actions.Schedule when devices turn on and off. Compatible with all Premier smart devices. No extra hub required; each device is able to connect directly to your home wifi network.

Screenshots

Vivitar Smart Security 24 screens
Premier Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vivitar Smart Security 2 at every 5 months against Premier Smart's every 10 months. Vivitar Smart Security 2 also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 4.7K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Vivitar Smart Security 2 against 4.7 for Premier Smart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Vivitar Smart Security 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Premier Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivitar Smart Security 2 ships an update every 5 months, Premier Smart every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vivitar Smart Security 2 versus Premier Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivitar Smart Security 2Premier Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better4.7K
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB234 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSakar International, Inc.Premier Accessory Group

Customer experience

Vivitar Smart Security 2

All ratings14,256 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative50.4%

Premier Smart

All ratings4,681 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.2%

User reviews

Vivitar Smart Security 2

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good security camera
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Good image quality
  • 👍 Affordable price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy live feed
  • 🐛 Playback and recording issues

Premier Smart

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Good camera quality
  • 💡 Useful features like motion detection and night vision
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not opening
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi and device going offline
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support and lack of updates

Bugs and requests

Vivitar Smart Security 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to reconnect cameras after disconnection
  • Inconsistent device and app connectivity
  • Failure to save screenshots and recordings
  • Incorrect time/date stamps on recorded footage
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices and networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Add advanced motion detection and recording options
  • Enhance app performance and stability
  • Improve remote access and live feed quality
  • Provide better customer support and troubleshooting

Premier Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing on launch
  • Connectivity issues with cameras
  • Motion detection not working as expected
  • Playback history and data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app stability and reduce crashes
  • Add battery-powered option for easier installation
  • Expand compatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Enhance motion detection and notification features

In-app purchases

None

Vivitar Smart Security 2

No in-app purchases

None

Premier Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivitar Smart Security 2 free?
Vivitar Smart Security 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Premier Smart free?
Premier Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivitar Smart Security 2 or Premier Smart?
Premier Smart is rated higher. Vivitar Smart Security 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Premier Smart averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Vivitar Smart Security 2 or Premier Smart have ads?
Neither Vivitar Smart Security 2 nor Premier Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivitar Smart Security 2 or Premier Smart?
Vivitar Smart Security 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Premier Smart every 10 months. Most recently, Vivitar Smart Security 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Premier Smart on October 23, 2026.

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