SimpliSafe Home Security App vs Trestle Co
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.
Trestle Co
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Trestle is the all in one co-parenting application - messages, scheduling, and exportable records for the courts all in one place. Communication that documents itself Text, voice, and video all run through Trestle. Calls are logged, messages are saved, and the record builds on its own while you use it. A calendar with a history Parenting schedules, handoffs, appointments, activities. Every change is logged with a timestamp — who changed what, and when. Export a complete record, anytime Generate a clean, organized export of messages, calls, and schedule history whenever you need it. Send it to whoever needs it, or keep it for your own files. Everything in one place Documents, receipts, notes, and details all live alongside the record instead of scattered across screenshots and three other apps. Free Messaging, scheduling, and records don't cost anything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SimpliSafe Home Security App at #195 against Trestle Co's unranked. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 ships an update weekly, Trestle Co every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | Trestle Co |
|---|---|---|
| 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 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | Aidan Crank |
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
Trestle Co
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
Trestle Co
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpliSafe Home Security App free?
Is Trestle Co free?
Do SimpliSafe Home Security App or Trestle Co have ads?
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