Comparison

Xfinity Home vs RentExpress

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

RentExpress

Features
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The rental process, finally connected. RentExpress brings renters and landlords together in one platform built for the entire rental journey—from finding a home to managing a growing portfolio. For Renters Find your next home, stand out with your RentalPassport, manage your lease, pay rent, and stay connected with your landlord—all from one app. With RentExpress, renters can: • Search available rental homes • Build and access their RentalPassport • Keep rental information organized in one place • View their connected property and lease details • Review rent charges and payment history • Pay rent securely • Manage their saved bank account and AutoPay • Submit and track maintenance requests • Message their landlord or property manager • Receive important payment, maintenance, and account notifications • Access rental documents and important account information For Landlords & Property Managers Whether you manage one property or an entire portfolio, RentExpress gives you one place to manage the people, properties, and activity behind your rentals. Landlords can: • Manage properties and rental activity • View current, incoming, leaving, and prior tenants • Manage tenant relationships and lease information • Review rental applications and leads • Create and track tenant charges • Monitor rent collection and payment status • View AutoPay and payment information • Manage maintenance requests • Access property and tenant documents • Communicate with tenants • Receive notifications for important rental activity • Keep portfolio activity organized from anywhere One Rental Experience RentExpress connects rental search, tenant qualification, payments, communication, maintenance, and property management so renters and landlords no longer need a different tool for every step. Rent. Manage. Connect. All with RentExpress.

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
RentExpress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RentExpress at none against Xfinity Home's shown. RentExpress also leads on 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xfinity Home versus RentExpress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeRentExpress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
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 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastRENT EXPRESS LLC

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

RentExpress

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

RentExpress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RentExpress free?
RentExpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xfinity Home or RentExpress have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; RentExpress does not.

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