Vivitar Smart Security 2 vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vivitar Smart Security 2 at 4.7 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. Vivitar Smart Security 2 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 13%) and ratings volume (14K vs 133). On price, update cadence, 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.
Vivitar Smart Security 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivitar Smart Security 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Vivitar Smart Security 2's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.
Vivitar Smart Security 2 ships an update every 5 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vivitar Smart Security 2 | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sakar International, Inc. | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
Vivitar Smart Security 2
Alpena Auto
User reviews
Vivitar Smart Security 2
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Alpena Auto
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
- 🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
- 💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
- ⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
- ✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- 🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
- 🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled
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
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
Vivitar Smart Security 2
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
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