Comparison

ADT Pulse ® vs Fresh Start Network

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

Head to head
About

ADT Pulse ®

Control your home or business security and automation system remotely. Manage cameras, lights, locks, and thermostats, and receive alerts for peace of mind. Arm or disarm your system, adjust settings, and set custom automations from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote system arming/disarming
  • Control lights, locks, and thermostats
  • View live surveillance camera feeds
  • Receive security and arrival alerts
  • Set custom automations and schedules
  • Remote door lock/unlock
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The ADT Pulse® app allows you to control your home or business security and automation system from virtually anywhere. Using your iOS device, you can manage your home or business security system, surveillance cameras, lights, locks, thermostats and more! With a tap or swipe you can easily help protect what matters most to you, and enjoy an additional level of peace of mind. With ADT Pulse, you can: • Arm your system before you leave your home or business from virtually anywhere in the world. • Turn on your lights right from your app before you arrive at home or work. • Ensure you have turned off small appliances after you leave your home directly through the app. • Lock and unlock your doors remotely to allow the dog sitter or others to enter your home when you’re away. • Receive alerts when your children arrive home from school and view live video to check in on them. • Adjust your thermostat or put it on a schedule that fits your life. • Set up custom automations and schedules with vacation modes for the ultimate amount of control for your home! To use the ADT Pulse app, you must be an active ADT customer and subscriber to ADT Pulse interactive services.

About

Fresh Start Network

Features
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Fresh Start is a faith-centered platform designed to empower churches and ministries to lead with purpose in recovery, mental wellness, and community transformation. By bridging the gap between faith-based care and real-world resources, Fresh Start helps individuals and communities navigate substance use recovery, mental health challenges, and major life transitions with hope, guidance, and support. Whether you're a ministry leader or someone seeking a fresh beginning, Fresh Start provides the tools, training, and connections needed to create lasting, meaningful impact. What You Can Do with the App • View Events Stay up to date with upcoming services, recovery meetings, and community gatherings—all in one place. • Update Your Profile Easily manage your personal information to stay connected and engaged within your community. • Add Your Family Include your family members to keep everyone involved and informed together. • Register to Worship Quickly sign up for services, events, or programs with a simple and seamless registration process. • Receive Notifications Get real-time updates, reminders, and important announcements directly on your device. Fresh Start is more than an app—it's a pathway to healing, growth, and stronger community connections. Download Fresh Start today and take your next step toward hope, restoration, and a renewed purpose.

Screenshots

ADT Pulse ®4 screens
Fresh Start Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ADT Pulse ® at 5 against Fresh Start Network's 3. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ADT Pulse ® versus Fresh Start Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADT Pulse ®Fresh Start Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (850K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings850K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADT LLCJiosdev LLC

Bugs and requests

ADT Pulse ®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to security system
  • Camera feeds frequently going offline
  • Arm/disarm functions not working reliably
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view full video history
  • Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
  • Tighter integration with smart home devices
  • Faster app response times

Fresh Start Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ADT Pulse ®

No in-app purchases

None

Fresh Start Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ADT Pulse ® free?
ADT Pulse ® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fresh Start Network free?
Fresh Start Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ADT Pulse ® or Fresh Start Network have ads?
Neither ADT Pulse ® nor Fresh Start Network shows ads.

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