SimpliSafe Home Security App vs FreeControl
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
FreeControl
Remotely monitor and control your security system from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Receive intruder alarms with event images for visual verification, view live streaming video from IP cameras, and arm/disarm your system on demand.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Intruder alarm notifications
- Event image verification
- Live IP camera streaming
- On-demand video viewing
Read full descriptionHide full description
FreeControl enables you to remotely monitor and control your security System from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. With FreeControl you can arm/disarm your system, receive intruder alarms together with event images for visual verification of alarms, view streaming video from IP cameras on demand and more. Pricing is subject to change without prior notice.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliSafe Home Security App at none against FreeControl's 8. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). FreeControl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. FreeControl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per year. SimpliSafe Home Security App asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, FreeControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | FreeControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews — better | 12.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #208 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 445 MB | 412 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | RISCO Group |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
FreeControl
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
FreeControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
FreeControl
- Plus 11 Month trial$21.491 Year
- Plus 1 Connect$39.991 Year
- Plus 21 Month trial$42.991 Year
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Plus 1 Audio Connect$48.901 Year
- Plus 31 Month trial$64.991 Year
- Plus 6$85.991 Year
- Plus 101 Month trial$149.991 Year
- Plus 10+1 Month trial$234.991 Year
Questions
Is SimpliSafe Home Security App free?
Is FreeControl free?
Do SimpliSafe Home Security App or FreeControl have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpliSafe Home Security App or FreeControl?
Other comparisons
