# Google Home vs ADT+

The clearest difference is ads: ADT+ at none against Google Home's shown. ADT+ also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 15%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Google Home's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 59K). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ADT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Home has 1.4M ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Google Home's written reviews are positive against 39% of ADT+'s.

Google Home ships an update weekly, ADT+ monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Home | ADT+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-home/id680819774/reviews) | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adt-plus/id1604464354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **39.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #174 |
| Size | 606 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [ADT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355736426) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-home/id680819774)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home devices and stay updated on home activity.  Easily control devices with voice commands and view live camera feeds. Organize your home into custom dashboards for quick access.

**Highlights:** Home status overview, Device grouping into dashboards, Live camera view and history, Voice control with Gemini for Home, Streamlined settings navigation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 👍 Secure home monitoring
- 🚀 Reliable notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 👎 Lacking advanced features
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove 'ghost' devices
- Inconsistent connectivity between app and devices
- Unreliable motion detection

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize notification settings
- Integration with more smart home devices
- Improved video history browsing


### ADT+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adt-plus/id1604464354)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.

**Highlights:** Arm/disarm security system remotely, Stream live video from cameras, Two-way talk with visitors, Manage smart home devices, Receive custom alerts, Grant temporary home access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to integrated view
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Great integration with Google devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤯 Frustrating setup and account management
- 🤖 Unreliable automation and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add users/family members
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Buggy sensor and camera integration
- Verification and login issues

**Requested features**

- Presence sensing and location-based automation
- Support for older Nest cameras
- Improved app responsiveness and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Home free?

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

### Is ADT+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Home or ADT+?

ADT+ is rated higher. Google Home averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while ADT+ averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.

### Do Google Home or ADT+ have ads?

Google Home shows ads; ADT+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Home or ADT+?

Google Home ships an update weekly, and ADT+ monthly. Most recently, Google Home was updated on September 25, 2026 and ADT+ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Home or ADT+?

Google Home currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and ADT+ at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*