CPI Security inTouch vs Area 51 Fireworks
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
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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.
Area 51 Fireworks
This app helps you earn and track rewards at participating stores. Scan a QR code to check in, view available rewards, and monitor your progress towards future benefits. You can also see store information, refer friends, and review your transaction history.
- Earn and track rewards
- In-store QR code check-in
- View available rewards
- Track progress for future rewards
- View store information
- Refer friends
- View transaction history
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Area 51 Fireworks App - Earn and track your rewards at participating stores Features: Check in on in-store tablet with QR code on app View available rewards and track progress for future rewards View store info Refer friends through app View transaction history And much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Area 51 Fireworks at 5.0 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.8. Area 51 Fireworks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). CPI Security inTouch's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.
Area 51 Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPI Security inTouch has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, Area 51 Fireworks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPI Security inTouch | Area 51 Fireworks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 375 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CPI Security | D&T IMPORTS, INC. |
Customer experience
CPI Security inTouch
Area 51 Fireworks
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
Area 51 Fireworks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPI Security inTouch
No in-app purchases
Area 51 Fireworks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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