Comparison

CPI Security inTouch vs Skiptown

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Skiptown

Manage your dog's care and access a pet-friendly social hub. This app streamlines services like daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. It also provides access to a dog park and bar for both pets and their owners.

Highlights
  • Pet profile management
  • Book daycare and boarding
  • Schedule grooming appointments
  • Access dog park and social bar
  • Track dog-walking services
  • View visit reports
Features
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The Skiptown app is the all-in-one tool that supports your experience at the Skiptown pet care facility and dog bar at all locations. Every dog must have a completed profile in the Skiptown app before they’re able to enter the Skiptown facility. Skiptown is an indoor/outdoor dog park and human social hub. With the Skiptown app, you can streamline your Skiptown pet care services, manage your account, and track visit reports. The Skiptown app allows for a fully customized experience for every dog, every time. Skiptown is the future of pet parenting designed as a country club-style retreat for dogs and a casual hangout for humans. Services include: Dog Daycare & Boarding: Skiptown offers first-class pet care whether you’re gone for the day or need extended overnight service. Luxury amenities include paw-soft flooring, an odor-controlled environment, luxury upgrades, and fun add-ons to make your pup’s stay extra special. Dog Park & Social Bar: With indoor and outdoor off-leash dog parks, an agility course, secret trails and a splash pad, Skiptown isn’t just dog friendly; it’s dog focused. For human guests, the bar features 24 beers on tap, a full cocktail menu, a lineup of local food trucks, and weekend morning coffee service. Sorry, four-legged children only; Skiptown is 21+. Dog Grooming: Skiptown dog grooming services are done by professional dog groomers who will love your pup almost as much as you do. All dog grooming services include a full bath and blow dry, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression (if requested.) The treatment of your pup’s coat during the service is completely customizable and can range from full ‘all-over’ cut & style to simple touch up trims to a deep cleaning bath & blow out. Dog Training: Skiptown dog training helps you understand your dog’s behavior so that you can bring out the behavior you want, in a way that’s rewarding to BOTH of you. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement methods to teach obedience, manners, and real-life skills so that you and your pup can adventure, together. On-Demand Dog-Walking: Bring the Skiptown experience home with on-demand dog-walking services featuring real-time visit updates, photo reports and a GPS-tracked map plus free same-day scheduling and cancellation. Skiptown walkers, known as Skippers, are professionally trained, bonded, and insured.

Screenshots

CPI Security inTouch4 screens
Skiptown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skiptown at 4.2 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.7. Skiptown also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). CPI Security inTouch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 37). On price, 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

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

Skiptown holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPI Security inTouch has 1.6K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CPI Security inTouch's written reviews are positive against 50% of Skiptown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, Skiptown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CPI Security inTouch versus Skiptown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPI Security inTouchSkiptown
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.6K ratings)4.2 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCPI SecurityThe Waggle Company

Customer experience

CPI Security inTouch

All ratings1,620 ratings
Positive66.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative67.9%

Skiptown

All ratings37 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral21.4%
Negative28.6%

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

Skiptown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CPI Security inTouch

No in-app purchases

None

Skiptown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPI Security inTouch free?
CPI Security inTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skiptown free?
Skiptown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CPI Security inTouch or Skiptown?
Skiptown is rated higher. CPI Security inTouch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Skiptown averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.
Do CPI Security inTouch or Skiptown have ads?
Neither CPI Security inTouch nor Skiptown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPI Security inTouch or Skiptown?
CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, and Skiptown every 2 weeks. Most recently, CPI Security inTouch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Skiptown on October 25, 2026.

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