# Bartlett UMC vs Cove Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bartlett UMC at 100% against Cove Connect's 22%. Bartlett UMC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Cove Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bartlett UMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cove Connect has 4.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bartlett UMC's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cove Connect's.

Bartlett UMC ships an update every 23 months, Cove Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bartlett UMC | Cove Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-umc/id707070370/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/707070373) | [Cove Smart, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362174855) |

## What reviewers say

### Bartlett UMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-umc/id707070370)

Stay connected with your church community. Access the latest newsletters, social media updates, sermons, and youth news all in one place. Share your feedback and suggestions to help improve the experience.

**Highlights:** BUMC Newsletter access, Church social media feed, Latest sermons and media, Youth newsletter updates, User feedback integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cove Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195)

Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Activity notifications, Anywhere access, Home security monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cameras
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
- Sensors not showing up on the main screen
- Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
- Sensor names and types resetting randomly
- Login issues and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved camera integration
- More detailed activity logging
- Ability to rename sensors
- Dark mode option
- Alexa/Google Home integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bartlett UMC free?

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

### Is Cove Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bartlett UMC or Cove Connect?

Bartlett UMC is rated higher. Bartlett UMC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cove Connect averages 4.4 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Bartlett UMC or Cove Connect have ads?

Neither Bartlett UMC nor Cove Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bartlett UMC or Cove Connect?

Bartlett UMC ships an update every 23 months, and Cove Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Bartlett UMC was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cove Connect on November 3, 2026.

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