# InstaViewSafe vs Tricon Homes

The clearest difference is rating: Tricon Homes at 4.7 against InstaViewSafe's 3.1. Tricon Homes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 7). InstaViewSafe's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 12%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaViewSafe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tricon Homes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tricon Homes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricon Homes has 8.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of InstaViewSafe's written reviews are positive against 12% of Tricon Homes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

InstaViewSafe ships an update every 2 weeks, Tricon Homes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaViewSafe | Tricon Homes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaviewsafe/id1487575883/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricon-homes/id1644891568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wireless input Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428847647) | [Tricon Residential](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644891570) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaViewSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaviewsafe/id1487575883)

This application connects to a specific video doorbell or home security system. It allows users to interact with their installed security hardware. A hardware purchase is required to use the app's features.

**Highlights:** Connects to InstaviewSafe hardware, Video doorbell integration, Home security system control, Remote access to security features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Half a year member | $20.99 | one-time |
| One year membership. | $40.99 | one-time |


### Tricon Homes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricon-homes/id1644891568)

Manage your home remotely by controlling your thermostat and smart lock. Submit and track maintenance requests, view your financial ledger, and pay rent directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Thermostat management, Smart lock control, Maintenance request submission, Technician tracking, Rent payment, Ledger activity viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Better payment processing
- 🚀 Works when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
- ⚠️ Poor customer service
- 🤯 Unexplained errors and issues
- 💰 Charged late fees due to app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and session expiration
- Thermostat not syncing properly
- Smart home features not working
- Maintenance requests not getting processed
- Payment processing problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Programmable thermostat
- Ability to make partial payments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaViewSafe free?

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

### Is Tricon Homes free?

Tricon Homes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InstaViewSafe or Tricon Homes?

Tricon Homes is rated higher. InstaViewSafe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tricon Homes averages 4.7 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do InstaViewSafe or Tricon Homes have ads?

Neither InstaViewSafe nor Tricon Homes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstaViewSafe or Tricon Homes?

InstaViewSafe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tricon Homes every 3 weeks. Most recently, InstaViewSafe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tricon Homes on November 7, 2026.

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