# Arlo Secure vs Drift Anchor

The clearest difference is rating: Drift Anchor at 5.0 against Arlo Secure's 4.2. Drift Anchor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Arlo Secure's advantage is ratings volume (427K vs 1) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Drift Anchor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drift Anchor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 427K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arlo Secure | Drift Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (427K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-anchor/id6786019642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 819 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) | [BILLY HARMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878009701) |

## What reviewers say

### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #106 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from anywhere. Receive alerts, view live feeds, and access 24/7 live security experts for enhanced protection. Customize activity zones and schedules for personalized security.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Live video streaming, 24/7 live security experts, Customizable activity zones, Interactive motion alerts, Emergency Response feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Aware Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Aware | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Secure | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Smart Aware | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


### Drift Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-anchor/id6786019642)

This app helps you maintain meaningful connections with loved ones by gently reminding you to check in. It allows you to set contact frequencies and log shared moments, ensuring no important relationship drifts away. Prioritize your connections with a private, quiet companion.

**Highlights:** See who's drifting at a glance, Set custom check-in rhythms, Private Memory Vault for moments, Gentle nudges, not noisy notifications, Unlimited people with Premium, AI companion for personalized insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DRIFT Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DRIFT Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| DRIFT Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arlo Secure free?

Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drift Anchor free?

Drift Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arlo Secure or Drift Anchor?

Drift Anchor is rated higher. Arlo Secure averages 4.2 out of 5 from 427K ratings, while Drift Anchor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arlo Secure or Drift Anchor have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Drift Anchor does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*