SimpliSafe Home Security App vs C3 Smart
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.
C3 Smart
Easily manage and operate your Codelocks Smart Locks with a user-friendly interface. Program settings, issue access, and generate time-sensitive codes. Stay informed with lock notifications and update firmware seamlessly.
- Program and edit lock settings
- Manage locks and clients
- Issue access and edit permissions
- Generate time-sensitive NetCodes
- Sync to locks via Bluetooth
- View lock audit data
- Remote unlocking (with WiFi Gateway)
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Managing and operating locks has never been easier. Featuring a simple and easy-to-use interface, the C3 Smart App provides flexibility and convenience for those using Codelocks Smart Locks. C3 Smart Key Features: - Program and edit lock settings - Manage locks and clients - Issue access and edit permissions - Generate time-sensitive NetCodes - Create Code Free periods - Sync to locks via Bluetooth - View lock audit data - Unlock remotely (compatible WiFi Gateway required) - View lock access notifications - Easy in-App firmware updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimpliSafe Home Security App at 4.8 against C3 Smart's 1.0. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (323K vs 3). C3 Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
SimpliSafe Home Security App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpliSafe Home Security App has 323K ratings behind it against 3, 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 20% of C3 Smart's.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, C3 Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | C3 Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | Codelocks International Ltd |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
C3 Smart
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
C3 Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
C3 Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpliSafe Home Security App free?
Is C3 Smart free?
Which has better reviews, SimpliSafe Home Security App or C3 Smart?
Do SimpliSafe Home Security App or C3 Smart have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpliSafe Home Security App or C3 Smart?
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