BT Redcare vs AddSecure IoT Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BT Redcare
This app allows installers and customers to manage and monitor BT Redcare alarm signalling products. Installers can program and diagnose equipment remotely, while customers receive real-time alerts and can control their alarm systems.
- Real-time alarm system management
- Onsite and remote programming for installers
- System status checks
- Mobile signal strength monitoring
- Event history monitoring
- Remote device operation
- Email and emergency alerts for customers
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An app for installers and customers that provides programming, diagnostics and notifications for BT Redcare’s Next Generation Portfolio products in homes and businesses. The BT Redcare app provides real-time management of their alarm signalling products. For installers, it provides onsite and remote programming capabilities. Note: Functionality of this app requires compatible equipment and signalling services Key Features: Installers The app will enable you to: - Check system status - Check path status - View mobile signal strength and network used - Monitor history of users and events - Program BT Redcare alarm signalling units - Set up additional remote operating options for your customer Key Features: Customers The app will enable you to: - Receive email notifications of system alerts - Receive emergency alerts - Receive non-emergency alerts - Check system status - Set / unset the alarm - Operate devices remotely - Monitor when the system is set or unset e.g. know when your children have arrived home or your business has opened - Monitor history of users and events
AddSecure IoT Alert
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AddSecure IoT Alert is a companion app for authorised users who need to configure, test and monitor their connected personal alarm device. The app provides secure sign-in, device overview with live telemetry, alarm status and testing tools. A valid AddSecure IoT Alert account and a connected personal alarm are required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AddSecure IoT Alert at every 3 months against BT Redcare's every 8 months. BT Redcare's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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.
BT Redcare ships an update every 8 months, AddSecure IoT Alert every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BT Redcare | AddSecure IoT Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | British Telecommunications plc | AddSecure AS |
In-app purchases
BT Redcare
No in-app purchases
AddSecure IoT Alert
No in-app purchases
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