Vivint vs AMP Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vivint
Manage your entire smart home ecosystem from a single application. Control security systems, cameras, locks, lighting, and thermostats remotely. Receive real-time alerts for enhanced home safety and energy efficiency.
- Arm/disarm security system
- Remote camera viewing and recording
- Two-way talk with doorbell camera
- Smart lock control
- Thermostat and lighting management
- Customizable automation rules
- Real-time alerts and notifications
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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.
AMP Smart
This app provides advanced security solutions for burglary, fire, and medical emergencies. It also offers cutting-edge home automation technology for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Burglary protection
- Fire detection
- Medical emergency alerts
- Home automation technology
- Advanced security solutions
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AMP Smart delivers cutting edge technology and peace of mind. We protect you through the most advanced security solutions for burglary, fire, and medical emergencies and provide advanced home automation technology to our customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vivint at 4.6 against AMP Smart's 2.9. Vivint also leads on ratings volume (860K vs 309) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). AMP Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vivint holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 860K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 21% positive.
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, AMP Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vivint | AMP Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (860K ratings) — better | 2.9 (309 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews — better | 21.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 860K — better | 309 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #98 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 502 MB | 341 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivint | AMP Security LLC. |
Customer experience
Vivint
AMP Smart
User reviews
Vivint
From 860K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use app
- 🔒 Provides good security and peace of mind
- 📽️ Clear and reliable camera footage
- 🔔 Helpful doorbell and motion detection features
- 🔌 Integrates well with smart home devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Slow camera loading and video playback
- 📉 Declining app performance over time
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection and recording
- 🤖 Poor customer service and technical support
AMP Smart
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 User-friendly app
- 💡 Customizable features
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Responsive customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 🔍 Limited camera functionality
- 💰 Expensive service
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel contract
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
AMP Smart
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cameras frequently go offline
- Doorbell camera not working
- Notifications delayed or not received
Requested features
3 requests- Bulk video deletion option
- Integration with smart home devices
- More flexible subscription plans
In-app purchases
Vivint
No in-app purchases
AMP Smart
No in-app purchases









