Comparison

Vivint vs R1 Cha

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

Head to head
About

Vivint

Manage your home's security, energy, and smart devices from anywhere. Arm or disarm your system, view live camera feeds, control locks, and adjust thermostats remotely. Receive instant alerts for important events.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Remote lock/unlock doors
  • View live camera feeds
  • Control smart lights and thermostats
  • Receive real-time alerts
  • Two-way audio with doorbell camera
Features
Currently charting
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The Vivint app brings home security, energy management, and smart home features all into one place. Whether you’re on the go or at home, managing your home has never been simpler. The Vivint app allows you to: Arm or disarm your security system Control your whole system anytime, anywhere, with the touch of a button. Arm and disarm your system and set up custom actions to automate your smart home.   Stay in control, even when you’re away See and speak with visitors through your doorbell from anywhere with 2-way talk and clear 180x180 HD video. Unlock the door for a guest, change the temperature, turn on Smart Deter, and much more, even if you’re not home. View live camera feeds and recordings Keep your home safer with cameras and security that work together. Check on what's happening around your home day and night, and rewatch important events with 30-day DVR recording and Smart Clips. Save energy Create custom schedules for your lights and turn them off from anywhere. Adjust your thermostat from your phone to save money, even if you’re away. Lock and unlock your home Know your home is secure by checking the status of your smart locks, and lock or unlock your doors with a swipe. Check to see if the garage door is open through the status indicator on the app, and be alerted right away if you happen to leave it open.   Receive alerts and notifications Know if one of your cameras has deterred a lurker, your garage door was left open, a package has been delivered, and much more. Note: Vivint Smart Home System and service subscription required. Call 877.788.2697 for information on a new System. Note: If you’re looking for the app that supports the Vivint Go! Control Panel, search and download the “Vivint Classic” app.

About

R1 Cha

Access local coupons and online deals directly from your phone. Present mobile coupons to retailers for instant savings on dining, shopping, and travel. Save favorite merchants and view current benefits without needing to print or pay in advance.

Highlights
  • Redeem local coupons and online deals
  • Present mobile coupons for instant savings
  • Save favorite merchants
  • Discover deals via GPS
  • Access travel discounts
  • Unlimited coupon usage
Features
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The R1 Cha-Ching app, powered by BaZing, lets you take discounts anywhere you go! Resource One customers can now redeem local coupons and online deals right from their phone. Simply present the coupon on your mobile phone to the retailer to instantly save on dining, shopping, traveling, and more. Get your discounts on the spot without paying for deals in advance. Store all your favorite merchants and stay up to date on your current benefits. Only members of R1 Cha-Ching can use the app and access these deals. R1 Cha-Ching’s App Features: No printing! Just present your mobile coupon to the retailer Use most coupons as many times as you like GPS - Find deals near you, at home, or wherever you travel Over 300,000 deals all over the country, with more added every day Save, view and remove local merchants to Favorites list View all your other current BaZing benefits Travel section for discounts on hotels, car rentals, entertainment, and more

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
R1 Cha2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vivint at fortnightly against R1 Cha's every 4 months. Vivint also leads on ratings volume (877K vs 2) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). R1 Cha's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R1 Cha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 877K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, R1 Cha every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vivint versus R1 Cha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintR1 Cha
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (877K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings877K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size476 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivintResource One Credit Union

Customer experience

Vivint

All ratings875,368 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,867 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative66.4%

R1 Cha

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vivint

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and fails to load cameras
  • Cameras frequently go offline unexpectedly
  • Alarm system triggers false alarms
  • Sync issues between app, panel, and devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS/Android versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support for tablets
  • Improve customization options for alerts and notifications
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms
  • Provide better video storage and playback capabilities
  • Enhance two-way audio functionality

R1 Cha

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

R1 Cha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R1 Cha free?
R1 Cha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or R1 Cha?
R1 Cha is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 877K ratings, while R1 Cha averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vivint or R1 Cha have ads?
Neither Vivint nor R1 Cha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or R1 Cha?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and R1 Cha every 4 months. Most recently, Vivint was updated on November 6, 2026 and R1 Cha on November 2, 2026.

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