Comparison

Xfinity Home vs ADT+

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

ADT+

Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system remotely
  • Stream live video from cameras
  • Two-way talk with visitors
  • Manage smart home devices
  • Receive custom alerts
  • Grant temporary home access
Features
Currently charting
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The new ADT+ app brings together the security of ADT, smart home management, and other innovative features to bring peace of mind to you and your family. It allows you to control everything, including your ADT+ home security system, Google Nest devices and other compatible smart devices. Security
ADT+ gives you secure mobile access to your ADT home security system, allowing you to arm and disarm your security system, monitor your home virtually anywhere, and manage access.  
 
Smart Home Management
Manage your home virtually anywhere. Arm and disarm your security system, stream live video and view video history from your Nest cameras and receive personalized alerts and emails for events around your home like arming, disarming, and intelligent alerts from your smart home devices.  
 
Trusted Neighbor™
Eligible customers can take advantage of ADT’s Trusted Neighbor™.  Trusted Neighbor™ is a new ADT service that lets you grant secure, temporary access to your home through the ADT+ app. Trusted Neighbor™  is designed to give you peace of mind and is the latest example of our commitment to empowering you to protect and connect what matters most.  My Safety
Introducing a new personal safety service built right into the ADT+ app and included with your Pro Monitoring plan at no additional cost. With 24/7 access to ADT’s monitoring agents across the U.S., help on-the-go is a tap away. My Safety keeps an eye out before situations escalate – offering check-ins, discreet alerts, and fast access to help when something doesn’t feel right.*** 
 
Use the ADT+ app to: * Arm and disarm your system from virtually anywhere  * Stream live video and speak to visitors with two-way talk from your Nest Cams and Doorbells*  * View event video history so you can see what your cameras captured if you’re home or away*  * Check the status of your ADT+ security system  * Turn lights on and off, lock/unlock smart locks, adjust the thermostat, and open/close your garage door with the app  * Manage your settings and profile, and set up and edit custom alerts to reach you via email or push notification  * Set up custom Rules to create automations for your security and smart Z-Wave devices  * With Trusted Neighbor™, allow trusted individuals to keep an eye on your home while you’re away**  
*Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. 
**For eligible ADT+ customers.  
***Available in the United States only. Excludes Milwaukee, WI.

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
ADT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ADT+ at none against Xfinity Home's shown. ADT+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ADT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 39% of ADT+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, ADT+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Xfinity Home versus ADT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeADT+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.8 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K59K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastADT LLC

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

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

ADT+

All ratings58,532 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative49.2%

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

ADT+

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick access to integrated view
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤝 Great integration with Google devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating setup and account management
  • 🤖 Unreliable automation and notifications

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

ADT+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to add users/family members
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Buggy sensor and camera integration
  • Verification and login issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Presence sensing and location-based automation
  • Support for older Nest cameras
  • Improved app responsiveness and stability

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

ADT+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADT+ free?
ADT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or ADT+?
ADT+ is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ADT+ averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or ADT+ have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; ADT+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or ADT+?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and ADT+ monthly. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on September 24, 2026 and ADT+ on September 25, 2026.

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