ipFob vs Cove Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ipFob
Control your home security system with real-time notifications for doors, windows, and motion. Automate your environment with smart device scenes and recipes, adjusting lights, cameras, and thermostats to fit your daily routines. Securely store and access video footage from anywhere.
- Real-time security notifications
- Smart device scene automation
- Customizable zone configurations
- Cloud video storage and retrieval
- IP camera compatibility
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About Alula At Alula, we believe that the best security solution is provided by the professional security dealer. And we know that today’s security customer expects more than just basic security. In order to deliver the best experience for the needs of today’s modern security customer, you need to design and develop the hardware, software, and services for a complete, end-to-end professional security system for the professional security dealer. The thoughtful technology in our products are designed to keep up with a changing world. Intuitive. Reliable. Innovative. Simplifying your business while saving you money. It’s what you deserve and what people expect. And we’re only scratching the surface of possibilities. Keeping people and property safe is your business. At Alula, creating the tools and support you need to do that, is in our DNA. It’s your home, you set the rules. The Alula App gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Set rules for real-time notifications. Know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected. Technology at your pace With event based “Scenes” and “Recipes”, your smart devices can support your way of life. Adjust the entire atmosphere in your home based on your day to day routines. Lights, cameras, garage doors and thermostats can adjust to great you in the morning or when you arrive back home in the evenings. Alula Home Security Zone Configurations Alula uses zones in coordination with armed modes and zone configurations to determine how your security system responds when a sensor or detector is triggered. Customize your own zone configurations. Cloud Video Services Alula Cloud is an easy-to-use and affordable cloud video solution designed for businesses and homeowners. Now your customers can keep an eye on their home or business with the comfort of knowing their video is securely stored and can be retrieved from anywhere. - Cost Effective: Why purchase expensive hardware storage, especially if there are multiple sites that need surveillance. Easily manage all camera from one platform. - Easy to Use: Built for users who do not want to bother with complicated and expensive systems, with simple setup for dealers. - Flexible Camera Support: Alula Cloud video works with the largest number of leading IP Cameras. Select the right camera for each customer.
Cove Connect
Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.
- Remote system control
- Activity notifications
- Anywhere access
- Home security monitoring
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Control your Cove system from anywhere and receive notifications of activity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cove Connect at 4K against ipFob's 352. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ipFob against 4.4 for Cove Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cove Connect has 4K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of ipFob's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cove Connect's.
ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, Cove Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ipFob | Cove Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (352 ratings) — better | 4.4 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews — better | 22.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 352 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alula Holdings, LLC | Cove Smart, LLC |
Customer experience
ipFob
Cove Connect
User reviews
ipFob
From 352 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Core functionality works reliably when operational
- 🚀 Fast connection speeds (when working)
- 📱 Intuitive interface for basic arm/disarm operations
- 📊 Event history and logging features
- 💬 Text and call notifications for security alerts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Complete app failures after updates
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Extremely slow to connect
- 🎨 Outdated and amateurish UI/UX design
Cove Connect
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Responsive customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cameras
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing app updates
Bugs and requests
ipFob
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch with newer iOS versions
- Blank white screen after updates
- Username and password authentication failures
- Password reset not recognized
- Keypad not displaying
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- Double notifications being sent
- Event history not showing zone descriptions
- Incorrect time stamps in event logs (off by 2 hours)
- System status showing inaccurate information
- App freezing and hanging
- Connection failures despite good internet
- Push notifications not working
- Zone bypass functionality not working correctly
- App only works on one device at a time
- Silent panic alarm triggering unexpectedly
Requested features
15 requests- Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)
- Customizable zone names instead of numbers
- Individual user accounts with audit trails
- Quick arm/stay/away buttons
- Panic button integration
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- Larger, more readable text and interface elements
- Audible notifications and alert sounds
- Direct keypad access on app launch
- HomeKit integration for Siri control
- Auxiliary key support for Honeywell panels
- 12-hour time format option
- Visual feedback for key presses
- Full-screen keyboard panel
- Customizable background colors based on alarm state
- Support for older iPhone models
Cove Connect
Reported bugs
5 issues- App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
- Sensors not showing up on the main screen
- Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
- Sensor names and types resetting randomly
- Login issues and app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Improved camera integration
- More detailed activity logging
- Ability to rename sensors
- Dark mode option
- Alexa/Google Home integration
In-app purchases
ipFob
No in-app purchases
Cove Connect
No in-app purchases
