Xfinity Home vs T
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Xfinity Home | T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12K ratings) | 4.8 (1.3M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews — better | 21.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 1.3M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 593 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Comcast | T-Mobile |
Customer experience
Xfinity Home
T
User reviews
Xfinity Home
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Xfinity Home
No in-app purchases
T
No in-app purchases









