Comparison

ADT+ vs Waiting For It

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Waiting For It

Features
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WaitingForIt helps you count down to life's most important moments and remember them forever. CREATE & TRACK EVENTS - Add countdowns for birthdays, vacations, concerts, and more - Customize with photos, notes and tasks - Set categories to organize your events - Get notified as your big day approaches SHARE WITH FRIENDS - Create shared spaces to countdown together - Collaborate on event details with friends and family - Build anticipation as a group CAPTURE MEMORIES - Add photos, notes, and checklists to each event - Document your experiences as they happen - Build a personal timeline of your life's highlights YOUR YEAR IN WRAPPED - Get an annual summary of your events and memories - See your year's stats, stories, and highlights - Create beautiful shareable collages Download WaitingForIt and never forget a moment that matters. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ADT+4 screens
Waiting For It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADT+ at none against Waiting For It's 2. Waiting For It's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Waiting For It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ADT+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ADT+ versus Waiting For It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADT+Waiting For It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings64K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADT LLCV2 Labs LTD

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

Waiting For It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ADT+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Waiting For It

Subscriptions2
  • WaitingForIt+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WaitingForIt+ Yearly$22.991 Year

Questions

Is ADT+ free?
ADT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waiting For It free?
Waiting For It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADT+ or Waiting For It have ads?
Neither ADT+ nor Waiting For It shows ads.

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