SimpliSafe Home Security App vs ecobee by Generac
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.
ecobee by Generac
Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, cameras, and sensors. Automate your home for comfort and peace of mind, and monitor entryways and cabinets with intelligent alerts. Save energy with custom schedules and find potential rebates.
- Control SmartThermostat, SmartCamera, and SmartSensor
- Step-by-step installation guides
- Customizable thermostat schedules
- Home automation with Autopilot
- Intelligent alerts for entryways and cabinets
- Energy rebate search
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The ecobee by Generac app connects your home’s comfort, security, and energy systems into one intelligent experience. Powerful on their own and brilliant together, ecobee and Generac products learn your home’s patterns, adapt automatically, and help keep you comfortable, protected, and prepared, wherever you are. Comfort and energy savings · Control your smart thermostat from anywhere. · Save energy automatically with devices that adapt to your schedule, occupancy, and comfort preferences. · Track energy use and savings with easy-to-read reports. · Get alerts for HVAC maintenance and air filter changes. · Lower utility bills with solar products that use stored energy when utility prices peak, saving you money automatically. Home security · Easily monitor and manage your Smart Doorbell Camera and SmartCamera. · See what’s happening in and around your home in real time. · Get real-time alerts for important activity, including people and packages with an ecobee Smart Security plan. Resilience and backup power · Manage your PWRcell 1 & 2 home battery systems, PWRmicro inverters and PWRManager load control systems directly in the app. · Monitor real-time and historical energy production and storage. · Stay prepared with Outage Guard, which tracks severe weather and automatically charges your battery ahead of potential outages. · Extend backup power during outages with intelligent coordination between your thermostat and battery system. Keep everything running smoothly, all in one place. Download the ecobee by Generac app today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliSafe Home Security App at none against ecobee by Generac's 14. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). ecobee by Generac's advantage is chart position (#61 vs #207). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ecobee by Generac sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.8 for ecobee by Generac. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323K and 220K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of SimpliSafe Home Security App's written reviews are positive against 30% of ecobee by Generac's.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, ecobee by Generac fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | ecobee by Generac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | 4.8 (220K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | 30.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | 220K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 561 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | ecobee Ltd. |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
ecobee by Generac
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
ecobee by Generac
From 220K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Secure connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 👍 Reliable hardware
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
- 🔀 Confusing UI changes
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 🤖 Unreliable voice assistant integration
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
ecobee by Generac
Reported bugs
5 issues- Temperature settings not saving
- Sensor detection issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Broken widget functionality
- Account management problems
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-zone management options
- Customizable smart actions
- Flexible scheduling intervals
- Improved energy monitoring
- Seamless HomeKit integration
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
ecobee by Generac
- Smart Security Standard14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard2 Months trial$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- Smart Security Standard$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete2 Months trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Smart Security Standard$49.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete2 Months trial$89.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete14 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete1 Month trial$89.991 Year
Questions
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