Comparison

ipFob vs Total Connect 2.0

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time security notifications
  • Smart device scene automation
  • Customizable zone configurations
  • Cloud video storage and retrieval
  • IP camera compatibility
Features
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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.

About

Total Connect 2.0

Manage your home or business security and smart devices remotely. Arm/disarm your system, view live and recorded video, control lights, locks, thermostats, and garage doors. Automate actions for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • View live and recorded video
  • Control smart locks and lights
  • Adjust thermostat
  • Open/close garage doors
  • Create automated routines
  • Two-way audio for doorbells
Features
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Control Security and Smart Devices with Total Connect® 2.0 Keep an eye on your home or business while away with mobile management of your security system and compatible smart devices. Arm or disarm your security system, view high-quality live and recorded video, answer the door and greet visitors, unlock/lock doors, turn lights off/on, adjust thermostat temperature, even open or close garage doors from wherever you are. Customize your home with a series of automated actions. Create an exit routine that adjusts the temperature and locks the doors. Or, run a bedtime routine that checks the garage door status, turns on outdoor lights and arms the alarm. For more information visit: https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app/ Requirement: Compatible Resideo or Honeywell Home security system with a subscription to Total Connect 2.0 Remote Services. Please contact your Resideo security professional for additional information. Features include: · Arm or disarm the security system · Answer the door and remotely greet visitors · Unlock or lock doors · Turn lights off or on · Open or close the garage door · Adjust thermostat temperature for your Resideo device · Create as many as four intelligent detection zones for VX Series doorbells and cameras, detecting animals, people, and/or vehicles for notifications that matter · View high-resolution live video and recorded video · See and talk to people at your front door · Geofencing arming reminders · Voice control options · Secure fingerprint or face ID login · Receive push notifications on events · Create and run smart scenes · Add or delete users For more information, visit https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app

Screenshots

ipFob3 screens
Total Connect 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Total Connect 2.0 at 286K against ipFob's 352. Total Connect 2.0 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Total Connect 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 286K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of ipFob's written reviews are positive against 24% of Total Connect 2.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, Total Connect 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ipFob versus Total Connect 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteripFobTotal Connect 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (352 ratings)4.6 (286K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews — better23.6% of reviews
Number of ratings352286K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlula Holdings, LLCResideo Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

ipFob

All ratings350 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative61.0%

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings285,969 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative68.8%

User reviews

ipFob

From 352 App Store ratings

What 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

Total Connect 2.0

From 286K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 🔒 Secure system with password protection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful automation features like scheduled arming/disarming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and frequent connection issues
  • 🕰️ Slow response times when arming/disarming the system
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing and inaccurate status displays
  • 🔍 Limited camera functionality and poor video quality
  • 💸 Expensive equipment and monthly fees

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

Total Connect 2.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Sensor bypassing and user syncing issues
  • Inaccurate alarm status and event logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule automatic arming/disarming
  • Improved camera features and video quality
  • Better notification controls and customization
  • Compatibility with more smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

ipFob

No in-app purchases

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ipFob free?
ipFob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Connect 2.0 free?
Total Connect 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ipFob or Total Connect 2.0?
Total Connect 2.0 is rated higher. ipFob averages 4.4 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 from 286K ratings.
Do ipFob or Total Connect 2.0 have ads?
Neither ipFob nor Total Connect 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ipFob or Total Connect 2.0?
ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, and Total Connect 2.0 monthly. Most recently, ipFob was updated on September 14, 2026 and Total Connect 2.0 on September 25, 2026.

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