# Nest vs ADT Control ®

The clearest difference is monetization model: ADT Control ® at free against Nest's free with in-app purchases. ADT Control ® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Nest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 12%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ADT Control ® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 494K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Nest's written reviews are positive against 12% of ADT Control ®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nest ships an update every 2 months, ADT Control ® every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest | ADT Control ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855/reviews) | **[4.8 (494K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adt-control/id1423831457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6M** | 494K |
| Positive reviews | **24.2% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #117 |
| Size | 240 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/464988858) | [ADT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355736426) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, security systems, cameras, and smoke detectors, all from a single app. Receive alerts, manage schedules, and automate actions based on your presence.

**Highlights:** Remote thermostat control, Arm/disarm security system, Live camera feeds, Smoke/CO alerts, Automated actions, Visitor notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔔 Useful alerts and notifications
- 🌐 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Overly complex setup and login process
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Battery life issues with cameras

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent home/away detection
- Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly
- Smoke detector false alarms
- Camera feed freezes or fails to load

**Requested features**

- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Offline viewing and recording capabilities


### ADT Control ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adt-control/id1423831457)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides a unified platform to control smart home devices, including security systems, locks, lights, and thermostats. Monitor video feeds and receive alerts from a single interface for enhanced home management and security.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Security system management, Remote lock and garage door operation, Thermostat and lighting adjustments, Live video monitoring, Customizable alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Provides a sense of security
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Responsive system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔒 Unreliable security features
- 🔍 Poor camera performance
- 💸 Overpriced equipment and service
- 🕰️ Delayed notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent camera connectivity
- Inaccurate alarm status reporting
- Inability to change default camera screenshot

**Requested features**

- Panic button feature
- Ability to customize camera settings
- Improved video playback and storage
- Seamless integration with other smart home devices
- Automated arming/disarming based on location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest free?

Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ADT Control ® free?

ADT Control ® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nest or ADT Control ®?

ADT Control ® is rated higher. Nest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6M ratings, while ADT Control ® averages 4.8 from 494K ratings.

### Do Nest or ADT Control ® have ads?

Neither Nest nor ADT Control ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nest or ADT Control ®?

Nest ships an update every 2 months, and ADT Control ® every 4 months. Most recently, Nest was updated on September 25, 2026 and ADT Control ® on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nest or ADT Control ®?

Nest currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and ADT Control ® at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*