# Nest vs Bells Bluff

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nest at 2.6M against Bells Bluff's 69. Nest also leads on chart position (#72 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Bells Bluff's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Nest against 4.7 for Bells Bluff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nest ships an update every 2 months, Bells Bluff monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest | Bells Bluff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855/reviews) | **[4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bells-bluff/id1478892710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6M** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/464988858) | [2625 E Camelback Rd LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473149561) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### Bells Bluff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bells-bluff/id1478892710)

Manage your building's amenities and services with ease. Pay rent, request maintenance, book services, and RSVP for events directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Event RSVP, Rent payment, Maintenance requests, Service booking, Building amenity management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest free?

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

### Is Bells Bluff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nest or Bells Bluff?

Bells Bluff is rated higher. Nest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6M ratings, while Bells Bluff averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.

### Do Nest or Bells Bluff have ads?

Neither Nest nor Bells Bluff shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nest or Bells Bluff?

Nest ships an update every 2 months, and Bells Bluff monthly. Most recently, Nest was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bells Bluff on October 2, 2026.

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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.*