SimpliSafe Home Security App vs OnVie
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.
OnVie
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpliSafe Home Security App at weekly against OnVie's every 10 months. OnVie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 ships an update weekly, OnVie every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | OnVie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | Alosant |
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
OnVie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
OnVie
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpliSafe Home Security App free?
Is OnVie free?
Do SimpliSafe Home Security App or OnVie have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpliSafe Home Security App or OnVie?
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