Carter Lumber vs Kidde
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carter Lumber
Easily locate your nearest Carter Lumber store with directions, contact information, and email. Track your Yard Rewards points to manage your loyalty benefits.
- Store locator by city, state, or zip code
- Get directions to stores
- Email and call stores directly
- Check Yard Rewards points balance
- Quick access to store information
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Carter Lumber, The Professional Lumberyard STORE LOCATOR Get in touch with your local Carter Lumber in seconds. You can find locations near you or search for a specific location by city, state or zip code. Once you’ve selected your location we make it easy to get directions, email and call the store, so you can get the information you need to start your next project. YARD REWARDS Quickly and easily check your Carter Lumber Yard Rewards points.
Kidde
This app connects to smart home safety devices, providing real-time alerts for smoke, CO, air quality, and water leaks. It offers features like Smart Hush, remote notifications to loved ones, and advanced indoor air quality monitoring through a subscription service.
- Real-time alarm notifications
- Smart Hush functionality
- QR code setup for Wi-Fi connection
- Device replacement notifications
- Remote notifications to friends/family
- Advanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring
- Mold Risk Analysis
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Step into the future with Kidde Smart Home Safety – where the intelligence of modern homes meets cutting-edge protection. The Kidde app seamlessly integrates with your smart home safety devices, delivering real-time alerts, Smart Hush® functionality, and more, all at your fingertips. Explore the Tech-Savvy Features: - Receive instant alarm notifications for smoke, carbon monoxide, indoor air quality issues, or water leaks. - Effortlessly set up alarms by scanning the QR code on the product, connected to your home Wi-Fi 2.4GHz network. - Easily test your alarm's functionality when you are at home. - Stay informed with notifications for device replacements. - Notify friends and family if hazards are detected when you're away. Unlock Advanced Home Health - Elevate Your IAQ Experience: Introducing Advanced Home Health, an exclusive indoor air quality subscription that seamlessly integrates premium features into your IAQ devices. Immerse yourself in the futuristic experience of our revamped IAQ dashboard, featuring a sleek design and a cutting-edge interface designed for tech-savvy subscribers. Subscription perks include: - Advanced Mold Risk Analysis - Thermal Comfort readings - Weekly air quality reports covering temperature, humidity, TVOC, Mold Risk, and Thermal Comfort. - Enjoy a 10% discount on ShopKidde.com. Discover Smart Devices: - Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with smart features – Double the detection for enhanced safety. - Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor – An industry first, combining smoke and CO detection with IAQ monitoring. - Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor – Easy plug-in operation for reliable detection. - Water Leak + Freeze Detector – Early detection to prevent damage. - RemoteLync Camera (Sunsetting on January 7, 2024) – A cordless, Wi-Fi-enabled security camera capturing clips and providing alerts. Embrace the future of home safety with Kidde Smart Home Protection – where technology meets peace of mind. Terms of Use: https://help.kidde.com/hc/en/6-kidde/faq/589-terms-of-service/?l=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kidde at 4.7 against Carter Lumber's 2.6. Kidde also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Carter Lumber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Carter Lumber asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kidde holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Carter Lumber's written reviews are positive against 45% of Kidde's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Carter Lumber ships an update every 5 months, Kidde every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carter Lumber | Kidde |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 45.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carter-Jones Companies Inc. | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment |
Customer experience
Carter Lumber
Kidde
Bugs and requests
Carter Lumber
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kidde
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to devices
- Firmware updates failing
- Devices going offline randomly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent device naming in app
Requested features
5 requests- Add HomeKit support
- Improve historical data tracking
- Provide more detailed temperature/air quality data
- Allow remote alarm silencing
- Enhance app stability and usability
In-app purchases
Carter Lumber
No in-app purchases
Kidde
- Advanced Home Health - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Advanced Home Health - Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
