Toronto Hydro vs Be Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toronto Hydro
Access outage maps, report issues, and manage your account. View details on current and planned outages, construction projects, and access bills and notifications.
- View outage details
- Report outages
- Access account information
- View bills
- Sign up for notifications
- Report problems
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The Toronto Hydro mobile app provides access to outage and construction maps, your online account, and other online tools and services. Download the app to: • View details on current outages • Report an outage in your area • Find information on planned outages and construction projects in your area • Access your account to view your Toronto Hydro bills, sign up for outage notifications, register for eBills and more • Use tools and services, such as our report a problem feature and service request forms • Access our contact options Terms and conditions are available online at torontohydro.com/terms-conditions.
Be Secure
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With the new Be Secure app, you can control your security system quicker and easier. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your home or office system. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply be notified when your family arrives home. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Be Secure at every 4 months against Toronto Hydro's every 10 months. Be Secure also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Toronto Hydro ships an update every 10 months, Be Secure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toronto Hydro | Be Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toronto Hydro | TRIKDIS |
In-app purchases
Toronto Hydro
No in-app purchases
Be Secure
No in-app purchases
