Comparison

SkyBell vs DepositGuard

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

DepositGuard

Document your rental property's condition with photos and notes from move-in to move-out. This app helps you organize evidence, compare property states, and provides tools for deposit disputes, ensuring you get your full deposit back.

Highlights
  • Timestamped, GPS-tagged photos
  • Organize by room with notes
  • Move-in vs. move-out comparison
  • Dispute letter templates
  • Tenant rights guide
  • PDF evidence reports
  • Lease countdown and reminders
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Protect your rental deposit with bulletproof documentation. DepositGuard helps renters photograph, organize, and compare property condition from move-in to move-out — so you get every penny of your deposit back. ROOM-BY-ROOM WALKTHROUGH - Photograph every room with timestamped, GPS-tagged photos - Add condition notes for walls, floors, fixtures, and appliances - Organize by room with customizable checkpoint system - Track move-in and move-out condition separately EVIDENCE VAULT - All photos stored securely on your device - Pre-existing damage log with photo proof - Side-by-side move-in vs move-out comparison - Never lose documentation again DISPUTE TOOLS - Ready-to-use dispute letter templates - 50-state tenant rights guide: know your legal protections - Generate professional PDF evidence reports - Maintenance request tracker with timestamps SMART FEATURES - Property dashboard with lease countdown - Shareable milestone cards - Reminders for lease dates and inspections - Multiple property support 100% FREE. 100% PRIVATE. - No account required - All data stays on your device - No ads, no tracking, no data collection - Your rental documentation belongs to you Whether you are moving into your first apartment or managing multiple rentals, DepositGuard gives you the evidence you need to protect your deposit.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SkyBell at 12K against DepositGuard's 1. SkyBell also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). DepositGuard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DepositGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyBell has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkyBell versus DepositGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyBellDepositGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkyBell Technologies, Inc.Md HASAN

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

DepositGuard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyBell

No in-app purchases

None

DepositGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyBell free?
SkyBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DepositGuard free?
DepositGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyBell or DepositGuard?
DepositGuard is rated higher. SkyBell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DepositGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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