Comparison

Xfinity Home vs iSecure Alarm Security App

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

iSecure Alarm Security App

Manage your home security and connected devices with real-time status updates and control. Arm or disarm your system, customize zones, and manage user access from your smartphone. Supports video cameras and doorbells for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time system status and control
  • Virtual keypad interface
  • Customizable zone descriptions
  • Authorized user management
  • Support for video cameras and doorbells
  • Smart notifications and alerts
Features
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iSecure Smart Consumer App provides Security and Connected Home Control + Notification Alerts for multiple consumers within a protected premises/household.   Provides System Status & Control of one or more areas with any smart device/mobile phone   Provide control of the iSecure Alarm System using intuitive graphical &/or virtual keypad GUI   Enables the receipt of SMS Text Notifications on selected system status/events (optional service)   Provides Zones by custom descriptions and modification of them   Provides authorized user access and their additions/deletions   Supports iBridgeVideo cameras and video doorbells   Supports smart notifications triggered by system-based events including SMS and/or MMS Alerts, Reminders, Confirmations & Exceptions (ie: system not armed or disarmed within time frame)   App is for Dedicated support used with iSecure Alarm Systems by Napco (#ISEC-KIT1, -KIT2, KIT3)

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
iSecure Alarm Security App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Home at 4.3 against iSecure Alarm Security App's 3.0. Xfinity Home also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iSecure Alarm Security App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

Xfinity Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Home has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 50% of iSecure Alarm Security App'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, iSecure Alarm Security App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Xfinity Home versus iSecure Alarm Security App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeiSecure Alarm Security App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperComcastNAPCO Security Technologies

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.6%

iSecure Alarm Security App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

iSecure Alarm Security App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

iSecure Alarm Security App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSecure Alarm Security App free?
iSecure Alarm Security App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or iSecure Alarm Security App?
Xfinity Home is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while iSecure Alarm Security App averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or iSecure Alarm Security App have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; iSecure Alarm Security App does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or iSecure Alarm Security App?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and iSecure Alarm Security App every 5 months. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on October 20, 2026 and iSecure Alarm Security App on October 13, 2026.

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