Comparison

iBridge vs CohortHive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iBridge

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
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Napco’s state of the art mobile application used to manage home security, video cameras and home automation. Subscribers can now receive notifications on virtually any security system event through email alerts, SMS messaging or 10-second MMS video clips to their smart phone, configured and managed through this new version. Subscribers can also manage security system users, change zone descriptions and view Messenger system history events.

About

CohortHive

Features
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Welcome to CohortHive: No Fees. Just Neighbors. Discover the ultimate sharing and solidarity platform designed for your local community. Whether you need a hand assembling furniture, want to give away a perfect-condition wardrobe, or are looking to earn extra cash by walking a neighbor's dog, CohortHive connects you directly with the people around you. WHY COHORTHIVE? • 0% Commission: We believe neighborly help shouldn't come with hidden fees. You keep 100% of what you earn. • Local Tasks & Services: Find or offer help in categories like Handyman, Pet Care, Delivery, Cleaning, and more. • Free Items & Giveaways: Decluttering? Post your usable items for free and let a neighbor pick them up. • Instant Secure Chat: Coordinate details safely with in-app messaging without sharing your personal phone number. • Community First: Join a trusted network of locals helping locals. Turn waste into aid, and strangers into neighbors. Download CohortHive today and join the hive! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro Membership (optional, auto-renewable): - $8.00 per month - Cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings - Privacy Policy: https://cohorthive.com/privacy.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iBridge3 screens
CohortHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBridge at none against CohortHive's 10. iBridge also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). CohortHive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CohortHive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. iBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBridge ships an update every 5 months, CohortHive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBridge versus CohortHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBridgeCohortHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAPCO Security TechnologiesAlbina Kalkavan

Bugs and requests

iBridge

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • "Away" mode arms as "Stay"
  • Unable to connect to security system
  • App crashes with new iOS versions (historical)
  • Climate control dropdown does not work
  • Dropdown menu shows only one thermostat when multiple exist
  • App turns off top line on iOS devices
  • Z-wave bridge doesn't play nicely with other controllers

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • Add portrait mode
  • Add an exit button
  • Improve zone list setup and display
  • Add sunrise/sunset feature
  • Auto-detect network connectivity
  • Fix climate control dropdown issues
  • Improve UI and design elements
  • Make font black instead of light gray

CohortHive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBridge

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CohortHive

Subscriptions1
  • CohortHive Pro$8.001 Month
One-time9
  • 1 Day Premium (Pro VIP)$2.99
  • Premium Boost$3.99
  • 1 Day Premium Listing$4.00
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  • 2 Days Premium (Pro VIP)$4.99
  • 2 Days Premium Listing$6.00
  • 4 Days Premium (Pro VIP)$10.99
  • 4 Days Premium Listing$12.00
  • 7 Days Premium (Pro VIP)$15.99
  • 7 Days Premium Listing$21.00

Questions

Is iBridge free?
iBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CohortHive free?
CohortHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iBridge or CohortHive have ads?
Neither iBridge nor CohortHive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBridge or CohortHive?
iBridge ships an update every 5 months, and CohortHive every 3 days. Most recently, iBridge was updated on September 22, 2026 and CohortHive on September 7, 2026.

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