# iBridge vs Slomin's

The clearest difference is rating: iBridge at 2.4 against Slomin's's 1.5. iBridge also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iBridge holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBridge has 70 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iBridge's written reviews are positive against 14% of Slomin's's.

iBridge ships an update every 5 months, Slomin's every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBridge | Slomin's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridge/id594495700/reviews)** | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slomins/id1458113546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAPCO Security Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/397342490) | [Slomin's Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468595151) |

## What reviewers say

### iBridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridge/id594495700)

Manage your home security, video cameras, and automation remotely. Receive instant alerts for security events, including video clips, and control system users and zone descriptions.

**Highlights:** Home security management, Video camera monitoring, Home automation control, Real-time event notifications, SMS and MMS alerts, User and zone management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic arm/disarm functionality
- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Latest versions are better for some
- 👍 Can control alarm, lighting, locks, thermostats
- 👍 Similar to keypad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Outdated UI/design
- 👎 Poor connectivity
- 👎 Slow to connect/login
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 Frequent connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly switches orientation
- Never connects or won't connect quickly
- Forces manual alarm operation
- Defaults to Verizon carrier and cannot be changed
- Auto-login overrides settings

**Requested features**

- Incorporate features from Alarm.com
- Improve ease of use
- Allow access to phone contacts
- Fix carrier selection bug
- Add Face ID/Touch ID for login/disarm


### Slomin's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slomins/id1458113546)

Manage your home's lighting, climate, security, and cameras from one place. Stay connected globally with real-time alerts and remote control of your security system. Monitor live video feeds and record events for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Real-time alarm status and alerts, Live video monitoring and recording, Control lights, locks, and thermostats, Arm/disarm security system remotely, Monitor multiple cameras

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBridge free?

iBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slomin's free?

Slomin's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBridge or Slomin's?

iBridge is rated higher. iBridge averages 2.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Slomin's averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do iBridge or Slomin's have ads?

Neither iBridge nor Slomin's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBridge or Slomin's?

iBridge ships an update every 5 months, and Slomin's every 16 months. Most recently, iBridge was updated on October 16, 2026 and Slomin's on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*