Comparison

My Verisure vs Gaviota

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

Head to head
About

My Verisure

Manage your Verisure smart alarm system remotely. Monitor your home's security, arm or disarm your system, and receive alerts. Requires an existing Verisure account and compatible alarm.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • System monitoring
  • Security alerts
  • Tablet version available
  • Verisure Technology security
Features
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Notes: -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have a Verisure Smart Alarm installed, you will only have to download and install the application. To start using it you will need a “username” and a “password” which you will be able to obtain on our or by calling our Customer Services line -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have another device installed, or you do not know if your device is compatible with this application, call our Customer Services line and we will give you all of the information. -If you are still not a customer of Verisure and you want to receive more information, you can contact us on our website or by calling. All of the products and applications used to control your alarm have the most stringent security systems thanks to the Verisure Technology which is exclusive to Securitas Direct. And additionally NEW VERSION FOR TABLETS! At Verisure we continue to look after your security, 24 hours a day.

About

Gaviota

Control your motorized blinds and awnings from your smartphone. Set up rooms, scenes, and timers for convenient management of your home's sun exposure and ambiance. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Control up to 30 motorized blinds/awnings
  • Create and manage up to 20 rooms
  • Set up and control up to 20 scenarios
  • Schedule up to 20 timers
  • Voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Integrates with third-party home automation systems
Features
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La aplicación Gaviota te permite controlar libremente tus persianas y toldos motorizados a través de tu teléfono inteligente. Para la utilización de la APP, debes crear una cuenta, configurar el módulo connector y ya podrás añadir las persianas y toldos motorizados. Con la aplicación Gaviota puedes: - Controlar hasta 30 persianas y toldos motorizados. - Crear y controlar hasta 20 habitaciones. - Crear y controlar hasta 20 escenarios. - Crear y controlar hasta 20 temporizadores. Tu APP Gaviota te permite enlazar con Amazon Alexa y Google Assistant, para que puedas directamente subir, bajar o controlar porcentualmente con comandos de voz, todos los cerramientos motorizados tales como toldos, persianas, cortinas, venecianas, etc. Puedes activar de manera flexible y a conveniencia, zonas independientes o escenarios creados a través de la aplicación Gaviota que hayan sido sincronizados con Amazon Alexa y Google Assistant, para alcanzar el control de la luz solar y la gestión de la habitación deseados. El módulo connector es un controlador bidireccional WiFi a RF con interfaz RS485 integrada. Establece una conexión a través del router WiFi del usuario en casa y permite al particular controlar las persianas, toldos y screens con aplicaciones designadas para teléfonos inteligentes, interactuando con ecosistemas como Alexa Echo y Google Assistant a través de la API de la nube. La interfaz RS485 ofrece una opción de integración adicional en sistemas de automatización del hogar de terceros.

Screenshots

My Verisure4 screens
Gaviota4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Verisure at every 9 days against Gaviota's every 8 months. My Verisure also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 23%). Gaviota's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, Gaviota every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Verisure versus Gaviota: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy VerisureGaviota
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS159.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecuritas DirectGaviotaSimbac, S.L.

Customer experience

My Verisure

All ratings1,024 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews505 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative54.9%

Gaviota

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

My Verisure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Camera not working
  • Routine scheduling problems
  • Sync issues between app and alarm system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom arming modes
  • Push notifications for all alarm events
  • Improved camera integration
  • Better multi-property management

Gaviota

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Verisure

No in-app purchases

None

Gaviota

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Verisure free?
My Verisure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gaviota free?
Gaviota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Verisure or Gaviota have ads?
Neither My Verisure nor Gaviota shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Verisure or Gaviota?
My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, and Gaviota every 8 months. Most recently, My Verisure was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gaviota on November 3, 2026.

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