Comparison

Community Phone+ vs Tris Smart

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

Head to head
About

Community Phone+

This app allows you to manage your landline phone service remotely. Make and receive calls, access voicemails, and adjust call settings directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Make and receive landline calls
  • Access and manage voicemails
  • View call history
  • Configure call forwarding
  • Receive call notifications
Features
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The Community Phone app puts your home phone service in your pocket. See who's called, read your voicemails, and keep scam calls away, whether the phone is in your home or a loved one's. Same phone. Same number. Same routine. Now with peace of mind you can check from anywhere. FOR YOUR HOME • See your call history and check voicemail from anywhere • Forward calls to your cell phone when you're away from home • Block numbers you don't want to hear from • Keep contacts for family, friends, and doctors in one place FOR A LOVED ONE They keep their phone and stay independent. You get a window into their well-being. • Stay in the know: check that their phone is online, see who's called, and read voicemail transcriptions • Only their people can call: decide together who gets through, like family, their doctor, or the pharmacy, with the Allowlist • Check-in and reminder calls: schedule automated calls to see how they're feeling or remind them to take their medication • Keep everyone in sync: add the rest of the family so everyone stays in the loop WHY COMMUNITY PHONE • No internet required. The Base connects to local cell towers with industrial-grade antennas. • Keeps working through power outages, with up to 26 hours of battery backup • 99% of spam and scam calls blocked automatically • Keep your number. We move it over for free. • No contract, and your price is locked for three years • Real people on support, usually in under two minutes Rated 4.7 on Trustpilot and named Forbes' Best Home Phone of 2026. "The reassurance that the app gives me is a huge load off my mind." — Tammy, Community Phone member The Community Phone app works with our Home Premium and Family plans. Business customers can also use it to answer calls, reply to texts, and read voicemail-to-text on the go. Already a Community Phone member? Download the app and sign in to get started.

About

Tris Smart

Features
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Your trusted smart home security companion, allowing you to connect, monitor, and manage your smart devices and IP cameras anytime, anywhere. With high-definition live feeds, instant alarm notifications, and effortless device management, keeping your loved ones and home safe has never been easier. Key Features: - HD Real-Time Video Preview: View high-definition, low-latency live streams from your IP cameras to stay updated on your home, office, or yard at any moment. - Remote PTZ Control: Control camera rotation (pan, tilt, zoom) remotely via the app to check every corner of your room with zero blind spots. - Smart Alert Push: Get instant push notifications on your phone when anomalies are detected, with support for reviewing image- and video-rich alarm logs. - Secure Cloud & Local Storage: Enjoy secure and reliable cloud recording services or local SD card playback. Easily export snapshots and video clips to capture every key moment. - Home & Device Sharing: Manage multiple homes and rooms with structured categorization. Share device access with family members in one click to build a safer home together. - Seamless Login Experience: Quick registration and login via email, with Google one-tap sign-on supported for ultimate convenience. - FAQ & Feedback: Access the built-in Help Center to troubleshoot common issues or submit feedback to get quick assistance. Protect what matters most with TrisSmart. Download today to kickstart your smart, secure, and modern lifestyle!

Screenshots

Community Phone+4 screens
Tris Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tris Smart at 3 against Community Phone+'s 1. Tris Smart also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 16.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Community Phone+ versus Tris Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommunity Phone+Tris Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommunity Phone Company燕 张

In-app purchases

None

Community Phone+

No in-app purchases

None

Tris Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Community Phone+ free?
Community Phone+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tris Smart free?
Tris Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Community Phone+ or Tris Smart have ads?
Neither Community Phone+ nor Tris Smart shows ads.

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