Comparison

Xfinity Home vs OneWall Communities

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

OneWall Communities

Features
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Make the most of every moment with OneWall. Pay rent, prepare for your move, book amenities, submit service requests, and connect with neighbors—all in one place. Stay informed, easily reach your property team, and enjoy a more connected, convenient living experience.

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
OneWall Communities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OneWall Communities at none against Xfinity Home's shown. OneWall Communities also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, OneWall Communities fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xfinity Home versus OneWall Communities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeOneWall Communities
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastVenn city

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

OneWall Communities

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

OneWall Communities

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneWall Communities free?
OneWall Communities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xfinity Home or OneWall Communities have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; OneWall Communities does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or OneWall Communities?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and OneWall Communities fortnightly. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on October 23, 2026 and OneWall Communities on October 18, 2026.

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