SimpliSafe Home Security App vs Rachio
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.
Rachio
This app allows you to control your sprinkler system remotely, creating custom watering schedules. It helps save water and money by optimizing irrigation based on weather and yard needs. Access your system from anywhere for convenient lawn care.
- Automated watering schedules
- Remote sprinkler control
- Water and money saving
- Weather-based adjustments
- Smart home integration
- Mobile app access
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The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller changes the way you water. It makes running your sprinklers easy and convenient while saving you water and money. Rachio automatically creates a watering schedule that lowers your water bill and ensures the beautiful yard you want, while the mobile app gives you access to your sprinkler system from anywhere. Plus, Rachio is compatible with nearly any sized yard and smart home platform. This is the companion app to the industry-leading Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliSafe Home Security App at none against Rachio's 5. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Rachio's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 24%). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SimpliSafe Home Security App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SimpliSafe Home Security App against 4.9 for Rachio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323K and 159K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of SimpliSafe Home Security App's written reviews are positive against 58% of Rachio's.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, Rachio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | Rachio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) | 4.9 (159K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | 159K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #202 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | RACHIO, INC. |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
Rachio
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
Rachio
From 159K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🌱 Saves water and money
- 🌳 Helps maintain healthy lawn and plants
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive upselling
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather-based scheduling
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
Rachio
Reported bugs
4 issues- Zones running at unexpected times
- Schedules not working as programmed
- App crashing during setup and use
- Syncing issues between app and controller
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to skip multiple upcoming watering cycles
- Customizable notifications for low battery and offline status
- Better integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
- More granular control over watering schedules and durations
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
Rachio
- Tempest Integration$29.99
- AirLink Integration$29.99
- Heat Wave Boost$29.99
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- Wire Status$29.99
- Valve & Heat Monitoring Bundle$49.99
Questions
Is SimpliSafe Home Security App free?
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