Comparison

Xfinity Home vs UltraPro

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

UltraPro

Easily set up and manage your smart home devices in a few simple steps. Control multiple devices, create custom groups, and automate schedules for convenience. Integrates with popular voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Simple 4-step setup
  • One-button device addition
  • Group creation and management
  • Customizable schedules and automations
  • 24-hour countdown timer
  • Google Assistant and Alexa integration
Features
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Set up your UltraPro smart device in 4 simple steps to get started 1. Create account 2. Select device type 3. Link with your 2.4GHz router 4. Customize your device - Add devices by pushing one button; never leave the app. - Set up groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. - Customize groups, set schedules, create automations or use a full 24-hour countdown. - Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa controls.

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
UltraPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UltraPro at none against Xfinity Home's shown. UltraPro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (48% vs 28%). Xfinity Home's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 270) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Xfinity Home against 4.2 for UltraPro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Home has 12K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 48% of UltraPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, UltraPro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xfinity Home versus UltraPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeUltraPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better4.2 (270 ratings)
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews48.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better270
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB283 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperComcastJasco Products company LLC

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative62.1%

UltraPro

All ratings264 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative45.2%

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

UltraPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

UltraPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UltraPro free?
UltraPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or UltraPro?
Xfinity Home is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while UltraPro averages 4.2 from 270 ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or UltraPro have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; UltraPro does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or UltraPro?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and UltraPro every 4 months. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on September 26, 2026 and UltraPro on July 5, 2026.

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