CPI Security inTouch vs ADS Aniware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPI Security inTouch
Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like alarms, door/window status, and system arming/disarming. Access event history and manage enabled devices for enhanced peace of mind.
- Arm and disarm security system
- Real-time door and window status
- System arm/disarm notifications
- 30-day event history access
- Email and text notifications for events
- Control CPI Night Guard devices
Read full descriptionHide full description
Now CPI makes it just as easy for you to stay connected to what really matters most: your home and family. With the NEW inTouch App from CPI Security, CPI customers can monitor and control their home or business security system through iPhone and iPod touch! With the inTouch App you can - * Arm and disarm your CPI Security System. * See what doors and windows are open in real time. * Be notified when the system is armed or disarmed. Great for school-age children! * Access a 30 day event history. * Access CPI Night Guard enabled devices. Email and Text notifications – With the inTouch service you can set up email and text notifications to come to your iPhone or iPod touch in real time – - when an alarm event occurs - fire, water leak, intrusion, or medical panic - when a specific user arms or disarms the system - when someone opens a door or window - if you left a door or window open - if you forgot to arm the system - if your safe, gun or liquor cabinet is opened - if someone attempts to login to your inTouch account and more! *Functionality depends on the level of inTouch service you have subscribed to. A CPI inTouch user login and password are required to log into this app. Visit www.cpisecurity.com/intouch to learn more or to sign up for service.
ADS Aniware
Control and manage your security system remotely from any mobile device. This app provides comprehensive security system control, automation features, and access to security camera video feeds for ADS Security customers.
- Security system control
- Automation management
- Security camera video access
- Remote management
- Multi-device support
Read full descriptionHide full description
The ADS Aniware app allows ADS Security customers to manage their security systems from multiple mobile devices. It supports security system control, automation, and security camera video.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ADS Aniware at 4.7 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.7. ADS Aniware also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 21%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ADS Aniware holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CPI Security inTouch's written reviews are positive against 35% of ADS Aniware's.
CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, ADS Aniware monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPI Security inTouch | ADS Aniware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.6K ratings) | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 375 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CPI Security | ADS Security LP |
Customer experience
CPI Security inTouch
ADS Aniware
User reviews
CPI Security inTouch
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Convenient app features
- 🚀 Good video quality
- 👍 Helpful customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable camera/video functionality
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate app
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
ADS Aniware
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Reliable security system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow and glitchy app
- 🔋 Battery issues with sensors
- 🤬 Poor customer support
- 💤 Delayed response times
Bugs and requests
CPI Security inTouch
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras going offline frequently
- Inability to access recorded videos
- Thermostat controls not working properly
- Inconsistent arming/disarming of system
- Doorbell camera not capturing footage
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to delete/manage recorded videos
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Enhance notification system
ADS Aniware
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Connectivity issues with cameras
- Unreliable arming/disarming
Requested features
3 requests- Automatic user sync
- Improved motion detection
- Faster app performance
In-app purchases
CPI Security inTouch
No in-app purchases
ADS Aniware
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CPI Security inTouch free?
Is ADS Aniware free?
Which has better reviews, CPI Security inTouch or ADS Aniware?
Do CPI Security inTouch or ADS Aniware have ads?
Which is updated more often, CPI Security inTouch or ADS Aniware?
Other comparisons
