Comparison

Xfinity Home vs CorrLinks

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

CorrLinks

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a secure electronic messaging system. Receive real-time alerts for new messages and enjoy faster message downloads. This service requires a paid subscription to use.

Highlights
  • Real-time message alerts
  • Faster message downloads
  • Eliminates mobile login
  • Retain messages for 60 days
  • Attach up to 3 mobile devices
  • Eliminates Captcha
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CorrLinks is a way for family and friends to electronically communicate with their loved ones incarcerated in institutions. Established through a relationship between a corrections agency and ATG, this system allows family and friends to subscribe to CorrLinks services. Currently all Federal Bureau of Prisons, US Navy Brig (Charleston and Miramar), and Department of Corrections (DOC) for the States of Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Wisconsin institutions allow such communication. Note: To use this app, you must have a paid Premier Account subscription. The app has the following features: Stay in contact with your loved ones with real time alerts. Receive immediate push notifications to your device every time you receive a new message! Eliminates login on a mobile device! Messages downloaded significantly faster! Messages previously read are in your inbox and don’t need to be downloaded again! Retain messages on your device for 60 days – server still only keep 30 day. Attach up to 3 mobile devices to your account! Eliminates Captcha on the mobile app – making it much easier to interact. If you have issues with the app, please contact CorrLinks support at: https://www.corrlinks.com/en-US/help

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
CorrLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Home at 4.3 against CorrLinks's 3.0. Xfinity Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 809). CorrLinks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment 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. CorrLinks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Xfinity Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 809, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 21% of CorrLinks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, CorrLinks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Xfinity Home versus CorrLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeCorrLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better3.0 (809 ratings)
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews — better20.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better809
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastAdvanced Technologies Group, LLC.

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

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

CorrLinks

All ratings809 ratings
Positive45.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative66.9%

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

CorrLinks

From 809 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient communication
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for staying in touch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow message delivery
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features

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

CorrLinks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when composing messages
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Notifications not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add photo/video sharing
  • Improve message threading and organization
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CorrLinks

One-time2
  • Premier Access$8.99
  • $10 CorrLinks credit$13.99

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CorrLinks free?
CorrLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or CorrLinks?
Xfinity Home is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while CorrLinks averages 3.0 from 809 ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or CorrLinks have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; CorrLinks does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or CorrLinks?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and CorrLinks fortnightly. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on September 24, 2026 and CorrLinks on September 17, 2026.

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