Vivint Classic vs Ting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vivint Classic
This app enhances home security, convenience, and energy efficiency by connecting smart home systems like security, HVAC, lighting, and video. It provides a streamlined network for managing various home devices through award-winning customer service and smart technology.
- Home security management
- HVAC control
- Lighting automation
- Video monitoring
- Smart appliance integration
- Energy efficiency monitoring
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Vivint, Inc. is one of the largest home automation companies in North America. Operating from offices throughout the United States and Canada, the company services close to 500,000 customers. Vivint is dedicated to enhancing security, convenience and energy efficiency. We do this through a combination of award-winning customer service and smart technology. The Vivint Go!Control panel creates a streamlined network that connects all of your home’s smart systems: security, HVAC, lighting, small appliances, video, and others. In addition, with consecutive awards from J.D. Power and Associates, as well as recognition from other internationally respected organizations, we are proving our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience.
Ting
This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.
- Electrical fire prevention
- Smart sensor for micro-arcs
- Licensed electrician coordination
- Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
- Real-time power outage alerts
- Interactive power outage map
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ting at 72% against Vivint Classic's 24%. Ting also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (109K vs 761). Vivint Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Ting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ting has 109K ratings behind it against 761, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Vivint Classic's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ting's.
Vivint Classic ships an update every 4 months, Ting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vivint Classic | Ting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (761 ratings) | 4.8 (109K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 761 | 109K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivint | Whisker Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Vivint Classic
Ting
User reviews
Vivint Classic
From 761 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 👍 User-friendly app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Significant delays in app functionality
- 🔍 Lack of key features in the app
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and service costs
Ting
From 109K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent monitoring and notification system
- 🔒 Detects potential fire hazards and electrical issues
- 👍 Easy installation and setup
- 👍 Provides peace of mind and home safety
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues with certain routers
- 🐛 Inaccurate voltage readings reported in some cases
- 🔋 Requires dedicated outlet, limiting placement options
- 👎 Limited historical data and analytics in the app
Bugs and requests
Vivint Classic
Reported bugs
4 issues- App login issues and credential problems
- Inconsistent sensor and camera status updates
- Thermostat not responding to app commands
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to bypass sensors remotely
- Improve thermostat control and scheduling
- Extend video recording duration
- Implement Celsius temperature support
- Add panic/emergency alarm trigger from app
Ting
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain router models
- Delayed or missing notifications in some instances
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
- More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
- Integration with smart home systems and devices
In-app purchases
Vivint Classic
No in-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases
