Nest vs ADT+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nest
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.
- Remote thermostat control
- Arm/disarm security system
- Live camera feeds
- Smoke/CO alerts
- Automated actions
- Visitor notifications
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At Google Nest, we make products that are beautiful, helpful and easy to use. The Nest app is no exception. Control your Nest thermostat, arm and disarm your Nest Secure alarm system, see your home with Nest Cam, and get an alert if Nest Protect goes off – all in one place. And receive notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Nest uses sensors, algorithms and the location of your phone to do the right thing automatically, turning off the heat and turning on the camera when you leave. Forget to set the alarm? It will notice, and send you a Remind Me alert. Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E Thermostats that program themselves to help you save energy. - Change the temperature from the subway or the sofa using your phone. - See how much energy you used, and why. - View and edit your schedule. - Get extreme temperature alerts before your home gets too cold. Nest Secure alarm system - Arm and disarm your home remotely from the app. - Receive a Remind Me alert if you leave home and forget to set the alarm. - Receive a security alert on your phone telling you what triggered the alarm – a door or window opening, or someone entering a room. Nest Protect The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that thinks, speaks, and alerts your phone. - Get an alert if Nest Protect senses smoke or carbon monoxide. (Requires Wi-Fi and a working internet connection.) - Silence an alarm from your phone with App Silence. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See the status of your batteries, sensors, and Wi-Fi connection. - Run a Safety Checkup to test all your alarms at once. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See your Safety History so you know when alerts happened and why. Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Dropcam The security cameras that let you see your home on your phone, inside and out. - Get alerts when there’s activity, and talk back to get someone’s attention. - See what you missed with snapshots of the last three hours. - Check in 24/7 with crisp 1080p HD video (Nest Cam and Dropcam Pro only). - Get person alerts (or familiar face alerts with Nest Cam IQ) and up to 30 days of video history when you subscribe to Nest Aware. (Subscription service sold separately.) Nest Hello Know who’s knocking. - 24/7 video streaming means you’ll never miss a moment. - Designed to show you everything at your doorstep – people head to toe, or packages on the ground. - Knows the difference between a person and a thing. - Notifies you about visitors, even if they don’t ring the bell. - HD Talk and Listen lets you have a seamless conversation with someone at your door. - When you can’t answer the door, quick responses let you reply to visitors with prerecorded audio messages. Nest x Yale Lock The lock for a more secure connected home. - Instead of sharing keys, assign passcodes to people you trust in the Nest app. - Get an alert when someone locks or unlocks the door. - With Home/Away Assist and Auto-Lock, your door can lock itself when you leave. Some features require a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth.
ADT+
Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.
- Arm/disarm security system remotely
- Stream live video from cameras
- Two-way talk with visitors
- Manage smart home devices
- Receive custom alerts
- Grant temporary home access
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The new ADT+ app brings together the security of ADT, smart home management, and other innovative features to bring peace of mind to you and your family. It allows you to control everything, including your ADT+ home security system, Google Nest devices and other compatible smart devices. Security ADT+ gives you secure mobile access to your ADT home security system, allowing you to arm and disarm your security system, monitor your home virtually anywhere, and manage access. Smart Home Management Manage your home virtually anywhere. Arm and disarm your security system, stream live video and view video history from your Nest cameras and receive personalized alerts and emails for events around your home like arming, disarming, and intelligent alerts from your smart home devices. Trusted Neighbor™ Eligible customers can take advantage of ADT’s Trusted Neighbor™. Trusted Neighbor™ is a new ADT service that lets you grant secure, temporary access to your home through the ADT+ app. Trusted Neighbor™ is designed to give you peace of mind and is the latest example of our commitment to empowering you to protect and connect what matters most. My Safety Introducing a new personal safety service built right into the ADT+ app and included with your Pro Monitoring plan at no additional cost. With 24/7 access to ADT’s monitoring agents across the U.S., help on-the-go is a tap away. My Safety keeps an eye out before situations escalate – offering check-ins, discreet alerts, and fast access to help when something doesn’t feel right.*** Use the ADT+ app to: * Arm and disarm your system from virtually anywhere * Stream live video and speak to visitors with two-way talk from your Nest Cams and Doorbells* * View event video history so you can see what your cameras captured if you’re home or away* * Check the status of your ADT+ security system * Turn lights on and off, lock/unlock smart locks, adjust the thermostat, and open/close your garage door with the app * Manage your settings and profile, and set up and edit custom alerts to reach you via email or push notification * Set up custom Rules to create automations for your security and smart Z-Wave devices * With Trusted Neighbor™, allow trusted individuals to keep an eye on your home while you’re away** *Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. **For eligible ADT+ customers. ***Available in the United States only. Excludes Milwaukee, WI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nest at 2.6M against ADT+'s 59K. Nest also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ADT+'s advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 24%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ADT+ 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 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Nest's written reviews are positive against 39% of ADT+'s.
Nest ships an update every 2 months, ADT+ monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Nest | ADT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6M ratings) | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | 39.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6M — better | 59K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | #162 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nest Labs | ADT LLC |
Customer experience
Nest
ADT+
User reviews
Nest
From 2.6M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔔 Useful alerts and notifications
- 🌐 Convenient remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Overly complex setup and login process
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Battery life issues with cameras
ADT+
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick access to integrated view
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Great integration with Google devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤯 Frustrating setup and account management
- 🤖 Unreliable automation and notifications
Bugs and requests
Nest
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent home/away detection
- Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly
- Smoke detector false alarms
- Camera feed freezes or fails to load
Requested features
4 requests- 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+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to add users/family members
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Buggy sensor and camera integration
- Verification and login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Presence sensing and location-based automation
- Support for older Nest cameras
- Improved app responsiveness and stability
In-app purchases
Nest
No in-app purchases
ADT+
No in-app purchases









