# eSecure 2.0 vs Speco Blue

The clearest difference is rating: eSecure 2.0 at 4.6 against Speco Blue's 3.1. eSecure 2.0 also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 102) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Speco Blue's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (47% vs 32%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

eSecure 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSecure 2.0 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of eSecure 2.0's written reviews are positive against 47% of Speco Blue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Speco Blue every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSecure 2.0 | Speco Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esecure-20/id550267400/reviews)** | [3.1 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speco-blue/id1363113859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protection One](https://appshunter.io/developer/335199195) | [Components Specialties, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/375611866) |

## What reviewers say

### eSecure 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esecure-20/id550267400)

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. View live video feeds and receive alerts for important events. Automate scenes for convenience and energy savings.

**Highlights:** Arm/disarm security system, Control Z-Wave devices (lights, locks, thermostats), View live and recorded video, Create automated scenes, Manage user codes, Receive event alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to set up user accounts
- ⏱️ Slow to connect and respond
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
- 💰 Expensive service

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to arm/disarm system
- Sensor and camera issues
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Allow clearing alarm history from app
- Improve scheduling options
- Update app for latest iPhone models


### Speco Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speco-blue/id1363113859)

Access and manage Speco Technologies' NR and HR recorders remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, take snapshots, and receive event notifications. The app also allows for local recording and two-way audio communication.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Playback recorded video and audio, Snapshot capture and sending, Local video recording, Event push notifications, Remote recorder settings adjustment, Two-way audio communication

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance (when working)
- 💡 Two-way audio communication
- 💡 Analytics search feature
- 💡 Snapshot feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Clunky and hard to navigate design
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons cease to function

**Reported bugs**

- Menu comes and goes at will
- Buttons to view camera or review past footage cease to function
- Defaults to unviewable substream settings
- App keeps crashing on iPhone 14 Pro and 13
- Connection of NVR server loses signal randomly

**Requested features**

- Allow admin access from app for editing settings and receiving motion notifications
- Improve default substream settings for Speco profile
- Allow changing notification sound
- Implement full setting configurations in the app (like on NVR)
- Improve UX/UI design to match competitors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSecure 2.0 free?

eSecure 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speco Blue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eSecure 2.0 or Speco Blue?

eSecure 2.0 is rated higher. eSecure 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Speco Blue averages 3.1 from 102 ratings.

### Do eSecure 2.0 or Speco Blue have ads?

Neither eSecure 2.0 nor Speco Blue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSecure 2.0 or Speco Blue?

eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speco Blue every 5 months. Most recently, eSecure 2.0 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speco Blue on November 2, 2026.

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