SimpliSafe Home Security App vs PetFun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpliSafe Home Security App
Control your home security system remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Arm or disarm your system, receive instant alerts, and view a detailed timeline of events. Live video streaming is also available with compatible cameras.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Instant notifications
- Event timeline
- Live video streaming
- System control
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The SimpliSafe Home Security iPhone and iPad app lets you control your SimpliSafe security system from anywhere in the world. Arm and disarm the system, set instant notifications and keep track of everything in an up to the minute timeline. You can even watch and capture live video if you have a SimpliSafe camera.
PetFun
Control your intelligent pet feeder remotely to ensure your pet is fed on schedule. Monitor your pet's activity, communicate with them, and capture memorable moments through video recording and photo sharing.
- Feeding statistics
- Regular feeding schedules
- Automatic feeding
- Remote one-key feeding
- Remote pet monitoring
- Remote communication with pet
- Video recording for pets
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PetFun APP is designed for users to operate the PetFun intelligent pet feeder. The following functions waiting for you to experience: Feeding statistics Regular feeding Automatic feeding Remote one-key feeding Remote pet monitoring Remote communication with pet Make video recording for pet Share the pictures and videos of pet to friends If you have any questions about the operation or the device, please contact us More>feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimpliSafe Home Security App at 4.8 against PetFun's 1.9. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on ratings volume (323K vs 54) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). PetFun's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SimpliSafe Home Security App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpliSafe Home Security App has 323K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of SimpliSafe Home Security App's written reviews are positive against 10% of PetFun's.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, PetFun monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | PetFun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | 1.9 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews — better | 10.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #206 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | 宝平 钟 |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
PetFun
User reviews
SimpliSafe Home Security App
From 323K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to install
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Prompt monitoring response
- 👍 Helpful customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔍 Limited camera functionality
- 🔍 Lack of integration with smart home devices
PetFun
From 54 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as it should (when functional)
- 📸 Nice camera quality
- 🏠 Good for remote pet monitoring
- 📅 Reliable scheduled feeding (when working)
- 🔊 Clear audio transmission (when working)
Room to improve
- ❌ Unreliable connectivity issues
- 📉 Outdated app interface
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Difficult setup process
- 💸 Expensive for unreliable product
Bugs and requests
SimpliSafe Home Security App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Sensors going offline or malfunctioning
- Inconsistent camera performance and connectivity
Requested features
4 requests- Option to delete camera recordings
- Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
- Integration with Apple HomeKit and Google Home
- Customizable sensor settings and zones
PetFun
Reported bugs
41 issues- Pre-programmed feeds not appearing
- App states 'abnormal' feeder status
- Machine doesn't work after app update
- Notifications not received on other devices
- Cannot change WiFi after moving
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- Cannot connect device
- Feeder disconnects randomly
- Login issues / stays loading
- App crashes when adding recording to audio list
- Scroll wheels gone after iOS update
- Latest update broke app functionality (portion size, times)
- Cannot connect to network / goes offline easily
- Error when entering WiFi password
- Feeder stops auto-feeding after update
- Programmed feeding stops when away from home WiFi
- Manual feed unresponsive
- App lost connection after update
- Device is not online
- Camera does not work unless connected to WiFi
- Cannot login to app / request timed out
- Counter history not working
- Voice recordings and auto schedule resets
- Device not online after working fine
- App glitches out constantly
- Audio issues
- Cannot have more than one person use the app
- Feeder doesn't consistently work
- App doesn't count feeding statistics
- Smart feeder wouldn't recognize QR code
- App switches between home WiFi and network feeder
- App doesn't store WiFi names
- Never successfully connected
- App makes feeder almost worthless
- Only works with Android
- Does not stay online when not on same WiFi
- Password with special characters prevents login
- Facebook login rejected
- Pet feeder device must be plugged in for initial WiFi contact
- Router needs to find feeder, not vice versa
- Face phone screen at feeder's camera for QR code
- 5GHz connections no longer supported
Requested features
12 requests- Update app interface
- Full screen support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Support for multiple users
- Notification for other devices
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- Option to not ask about time zone change
- Compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Notification when food is dispensed
- Notification when feeder is empty/blocked
- Ability to remove/add networks easily
- HomeKit integration for camera and feed button
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
PetFun
No in-app purchases
Questions
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