SimpliSafe Home Security App vs Frontpoint
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.
Frontpoint
Easily monitor and control your home security system from anywhere. Receive real-time alerts, view live video, and manage connected devices like lights and thermostats. Enjoy the simplicity and security of your system on the go.
- Arm and disarm system remotely
- Real-time notifications
- View live/recorded video
- Control smart home devices
- System status updates
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For Frontpoint customers, staying connected to your home has never been easier. Frontpoint’s app keeps you in touch and in control of your Frontpoint system from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. Monitoring your home no matter where you are is as easy as sending and receiving messages. You’ll get the simplicity and security that Frontpoint is known for, at your fingertips and on the go. Note: This app requires a Frontpoint system and service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. With our mobile app, you can: • Easily arm and disarm your system from anywhere • Receive real-time email, text or push notifications for events that you select • View live or recorded video • Control lights, locks and thermostats • And much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimpliSafe Home Security App at 4.8 against Frontpoint's 4.3. SimpliSafe Home Security App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (323K vs 4.6K). Frontpoint's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpliSafe Home Security App has 323K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of SimpliSafe Home Security App's written reviews are positive against 17% of Frontpoint's.
SimpliSafe Home Security App ships an update weekly, Frontpoint every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliSafe Home Security App | Frontpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (323K ratings) — better | 4.3 (4.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323K — better | 4.6K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #207 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 445 MB | 378 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpliSafe Inc | Frontpoint Security Solutions |
Customer experience
SimpliSafe Home Security App
Frontpoint
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
Frontpoint
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Practical design
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🔥 Works as designed
Room to improve
- 🐛 Downloading failures
- 🐛 Laggy app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🤖 Automation limitations
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
Frontpoint
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent sensor status reporting
- Unreliable remote arming/disarming
- Disappearing widgets after iOS updates
- Unresponsive app during critical situations
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple CarPlay integration
- Improve app navigation and search
- Allow remote sensor management
- Add 24-hour time format option
- Improve app UI and dark mode support
In-app purchases
SimpliSafe Home Security App
No in-app purchases
Frontpoint
No in-app purchases
Questions
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