ADT+ vs Alder Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADT+
Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.
- Arm/disarm security system remotely
- Stream live video from cameras
- Two-way talk with visitors
- Manage smart home devices
- Receive custom alerts
- Grant temporary home access
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The new ADT+ app brings together the security of ADT, smart home management, and other innovative features to bring peace of mind to you and your family. It allows you to control everything, including your ADT+ home security system, Google Nest devices and other compatible smart devices. Security ADT+ gives you secure mobile access to your ADT home security system, allowing you to arm and disarm your security system, monitor your home virtually anywhere, and manage access. Smart Home Management Manage your home virtually anywhere. Arm and disarm your security system, stream live video and view video history from your Nest cameras and receive personalized alerts and emails for events around your home like arming, disarming, and intelligent alerts from your smart home devices. Trusted Neighbor™ Eligible customers can take advantage of ADT’s Trusted Neighbor™. Trusted Neighbor™ is a new ADT service that lets you grant secure, temporary access to your home through the ADT+ app. Trusted Neighbor™ is designed to give you peace of mind and is the latest example of our commitment to empowering you to protect and connect what matters most. My Safety Introducing a new personal safety service built right into the ADT+ app and included with your Pro Monitoring plan at no additional cost. With 24/7 access to ADT’s monitoring agents across the U.S., help on-the-go is a tap away. My Safety keeps an eye out before situations escalate – offering check-ins, discreet alerts, and fast access to help when something doesn’t feel right.*** Use the ADT+ app to: * Arm and disarm your system from virtually anywhere * Stream live video and speak to visitors with two-way talk from your Nest Cams and Doorbells* * View event video history so you can see what your cameras captured if you’re home or away* * Check the status of your ADT+ security system * Turn lights on and off, lock/unlock smart locks, adjust the thermostat, and open/close your garage door with the app * Manage your settings and profile, and set up and edit custom alerts to reach you via email or push notification * Set up custom Rules to create automations for your security and smart Z-Wave devices * With Trusted Neighbor™, allow trusted individuals to keep an eye on your home while you’re away** *Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. **For eligible ADT+ customers. ***Available in the United States only. Excludes Milwaukee, WI.
Alder Mobile
Manage your home's security, lighting, climate, and cameras from one place. Stay connected globally, receive real-time alerts, and monitor live video feeds. Control all your smart devices remotely for complete home automation.
- Remote security system control
- Real-time alarm status and alerts
- Live video monitoring
- Event recording for cameras
- Control lights, climate, and locks
- Manage garage doors and other devices
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The new and improved Alder Home Security App lets you control your lighting, climate, cameras, and security from a single application. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm or be notified when your family arrives home. REAL-TIME VIDEO MONITORING AND EVENT RECORDING Set cameras to automatically record security events in your home. Check in on your family and pets when you can't be there. See who is at the door, or monitor your premises from multiple cameras. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control, including lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices. PLEASE NOTE: To access this app, you must set up an account with Alder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alder Mobile at 73% against ADT+'s 41%. Alder Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ADT+'s advantage is ratings volume (62K vs 593) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
ADT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADT+ has 62K ratings behind it against 593, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of ADT+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Alder Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ADT+ ships an update monthly, Alder Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADT+ | Alder Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (62K ratings) — better | 4.6 (593 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62K — better | 593 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 344 MB | 368 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADT LLC | Alder Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
ADT+
Alder Mobile
Bugs and requests
ADT+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to add users/family members
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Buggy sensor and camera integration
- Verification and login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Presence sensing and location-based automation
- Support for older Nest cameras
- Improved app responsiveness and stability
Alder Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ADT+
No in-app purchases
Alder Mobile
No in-app purchases









