Vivint vs Plainview First
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.
Plainview First
Access powerful content and resources to foster personal growth and community connection. Engage with past messages, follow a Bible reading plan, and sign up for events. Stay informed with notifications and share content easily.
- Watch/listen to past messages
- Bible reading plan
- Event sign-ups
- Push notifications
- Share messages
- Offline message listening
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This app is packed with powerful content and resources to help you grow and stay connected. With this app you can: - Watch or listen to past messages - Follow along with our Bible reading plan - Sign up for events - Stay up to date with push notifications - Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email - Download messages for offline listening
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vivint at fortnightly against Plainview First's every 5 months. Vivint also leads on ratings volume (860K vs 7) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). Plainview First's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Plainview First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 860K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, Plainview First every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vivint | Plainview First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (860K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 860K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 502 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivint | First Assembly of God Church Plainview |
Customer experience
Vivint
Plainview First
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
Plainview First
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vivint
No in-app purchases
Plainview First
No in-app purchases
