# CPI Security inTouch vs Lake Effects

The clearest difference is rating: Lake Effects at 5.0 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.8. Lake Effects also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). CPI Security inTouch's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lake Effects 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPI Security inTouch | Lake Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpi-security-intouch/id325685171/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake-effects/id1660248892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 375 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CPI Security](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295858997) | [Jonathan Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660248895) |

## What reviewers say

### CPI Security inTouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpi-security-intouch/id325685171)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Convenient app features
- 🚀 Good video quality
- 👍 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable camera/video functionality
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate app
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add ability to delete/manage recorded videos
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Enhance notification system


### Lake Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake-effects/id1660248892)

This app facilitates boat reservations for members of a club. It allows users to easily book available boats within the club's system.

**Highlights:** Boat reservation system, Club member access, Easy booking interface, View available boats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPI Security inTouch free?

CPI Security inTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lake Effects free?

Lake Effects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CPI Security inTouch or Lake Effects?

Lake Effects is rated higher. CPI Security inTouch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Lake Effects averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CPI Security inTouch or Lake Effects have ads?

Neither CPI Security inTouch nor Lake Effects shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*