Comparison

ipFob vs AARP SafeTrip™

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

AARP SafeTrip™

This app helps you monitor your driving habits and earn rewards for safe driving. It also includes crash detection and 24/7 assistance in case of an accident.

Highlights
  • Driving habit monitoring
  • Earn AARP Rewards points
  • CrashAssist® technology
  • 24/7 crash assistance
  • Safe-driving milestones
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The AARP SafeTrip™ app is an easy way to securely monitor your driving and see how you can improve – then, get rewarded! Earn badges, bragging rights and AARP Rewards when you reach safe driving milestones. Plus, know you’re not alone in case of an accident. Get 24/7 help with CrashAssist® technology.

Screenshots

ipFob3 screens
AARP SafeTrip™4 screens

Verdict

The call

ipFob and AARP SafeTrip™ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of AARP SafeTrip™'s written reviews are positive against 29% of ipFob's. ipFob's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

ipFob holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 352 and 175 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of ipFob's written reviews are positive against 65% of AARP SafeTrip™'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, AARP SafeTrip™ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ipFob versus AARP SafeTrip™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteripFobAARP SafeTrip™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (352 ratings) — better4.2 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews65.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings352 — better175
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlula Holdings, LLCAARP

Customer experience

ipFob

All ratings352 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative61.0%

AARP SafeTrip™

All ratings81 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.6%

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

AARP SafeTrip™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ipFob

No in-app purchases

None

AARP SafeTrip™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ipFob free?
ipFob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AARP SafeTrip™ free?
AARP SafeTrip™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ipFob or AARP SafeTrip™?
ipFob is rated higher. ipFob averages 4.4 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while AARP SafeTrip™ averages 4.2 from 175 ratings.
Do ipFob or AARP SafeTrip™ have ads?
Neither ipFob nor AARP SafeTrip™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ipFob or AARP SafeTrip™?
ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, and AARP SafeTrip™ every 4 months. Most recently, ipFob was updated on October 18, 2026 and AARP SafeTrip™ on October 19, 2026.

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