# iBridge vs CohortHive

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBridge | CohortHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridge/id594495700/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **70** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAPCO Security Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/397342490) | [Albina Kalkavan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896768855) |

## 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- 👎 Outdated UI/design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


### CohortHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cohorthive/id6771013954)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CohortHive Pro | $8.00 | per month |
| 1 Day Premium (Pro VIP) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Day Premium Listing | $4.00 | one-time |
| 2 Days Premium (Pro VIP) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Days Premium Listing | $6.00 | one-time |
| 4 Days Premium (Pro VIP) | $10.99 | one-time |
| 4 Days Premium Listing | $12.00 | one-time |
| 7 Days Premium (Pro VIP) | $15.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Premium Listing | $21.00 | one-time |


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