Comparison

SkyBell vs Uplink Admin

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

Head to head
About

SkyBell

Monitor your home's entry points with HD video and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for visitors or motion, and integrate with other smart home devices for enhanced security and control.

Highlights
  • HD video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion and visitor alerts
  • Smart home device integration
  • AI-powered body and facial recognition
  • Customizable motion zones
Features
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Peace of mind starts at the front door. SkyBell pioneered the Video Doorbell category and now offers a variety of Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Chimes, and other integrated smart home security solutions. Get instant alerts on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches when someone is at your door or motion is detected in HD video with two-way talk on any of SkyBell’s Video Doorbells or Cameras. SkyBell sends a live video feed to your devices so you can hear and speak to the person at your door or in the house, whether at home, at work, or on the go - day or night. The SkyBell Gen5 App lets you integrate compatible smart home devices like smart locks and others into your SkyBell system, offering more home control than ever. The integrated AI provides body and facial recognition, with the ability to set custom motion zones to reduce false triggers by up to 95%. SkyBell keeps you connected to your home and those you love most. We aim to make homes and neighborhoods safer, one front door at a time!

About

Uplink Admin

Features
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Configure your device remotely, anywhere, anytime! • Configure your Uplink device remotely - change the notifications received from the digital inputs. - switch between different event formats - enable/disable various features supported by the Uplink devices. - Overwrite the account number set on the alarm panel with the one from the Uplink device. • Review 12 months of event history. • Receive real-time information about the device cellular signal level, mobile operator, input voltage, status of the inputs and many more • Configure and manage multiple devices from a single account.

Screenshots

SkyBell4 screens
Uplink Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Uplink Admin at every 3 weeks against SkyBell's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SkyBell ships an update every 2 months, Uplink Admin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SkyBell versus Uplink Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyBellUplink Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkyBell Technologies, Inc.Uplink Security Inc.

Bugs and requests

SkyBell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving or available
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reconnect device after migration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back old app's notification sounds
  • Allow multiple users to control the device
  • Improve video quality and zoom capabilities

Uplink Admin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyBell

No in-app purchases

None

Uplink Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyBell free?
SkyBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uplink Admin free?
Uplink Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyBell or Uplink Admin have ads?
Neither SkyBell nor Uplink Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyBell or Uplink Admin?
SkyBell ships an update every 2 months, and Uplink Admin every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyBell was updated on September 24, 2026 and Uplink Admin on June 7, 2026.

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