Comparison

Xfinity Home vs T

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

Head to head
About

Xfinity Home

Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Remote arm and disarm
  • Real-time alerts
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Lighting control
  • Thermostat control
  • Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference

About

T

Manage your T-Mobile account, shop for devices, and access exclusive benefits like special offers and freebies. This app provides tools for bill payment, usage tracking, and managing services like Home Internet and Scam Shield.

Highlights
  • Shop for new devices
  • Access exclusive benefits
  • Get T-Mobile Tuesday freebies
  • Manage account and pay bills
  • Track usage
  • Configure Home Internet
  • Use Scam Shield
Features
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Whether you’re shopping, managing your account and devices, looking for a new plan, or snagging exclusive benefits, start with the T-Life app. • Shopping for a new device? Shop our widest selection without leaving your couch. • Access exclusive benefits including Netflix On Us and savings on travel and dining. • Get freebies, fun perks, and a chance at epic prizes on T-Mobile Tuesday. • Try the Best Network and some of our favorite benefits for 30 days. For free. • Switch to T-Mobile. Check out rate plans, shop devices, and more. • Manage your account, pay bills, and track your usage with just a few taps. • Configure your T-Mobile Home Internet gateway with ease. • Stay connected with SyncUP devices for home, car, and family. • Access your T-Mobile Money® and T-Mobile Visa® accounts. • Protect yourself from spam and robocalls with Scam Shield. T-Mobile Trial: Limited-time; subject to change. Available to non-T-Mobile customers only. One trial per user. A compatible device is required. A 5G-capable device is required to access the 5G network. BEST: Based on analysis of Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 2H 2025. T-Mobile MONEY Banking services are provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC. T-Mobile is not a bank.

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
T4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: T at 4.8 against Xfinity Home's 4.3. T also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.3M vs 12K). On price, review sentiment, 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

T holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 1.3M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 22% of T's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, T every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Xfinity Home versus T: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.8 (1.3M ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K1.3M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB593 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperComcastT-Mobile

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative61.6%

T

All ratings1,268,836 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,994 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative72.8%

User reviews

Xfinity Home

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient app
  • 🔒 Great home security system
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy service
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Helpful and responsive customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Camera and sensor malfunctions
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Notifications not working as expected

T

From 1.3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Useful weekly deals and discounts
  • 💰 Helpful gas and food savings

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to find and redeem offers
  • 🗓️ Offers expire too quickly
  • 🤔 Irrelevant or uninteresting deals for some users
  • 🚫 Exclusion of older devices and customers

Bugs and requests

Xfinity Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to login or connect to system
  • Cameras not loading or showing live feed
  • Alarm not arming/disarming properly
  • Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Faster video playback speeds
  • Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
  • Better integration with other smart home devices
  • More customization options for automation rules

T

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues when redeeming offers
  • Inconsistent availability of advertised deals

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer expiration for deals
  • More personalized and location-based offers
  • Ability to share/gift deals with other users
  • Improved app navigation and organization

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

T

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is T free?
T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or T?
T is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while T averages 4.8 from 1.3M ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or T have ads?
Both Xfinity Home and T show ads.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or T?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and T every 9 days. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on November 8, 2026 and T on November 10, 2026.

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