Comparison

Vivint vs SkyportHome

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

SkyportHome

Remotely monitor and control your Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems from anywhere. Manage multiple locations, adjust settings, and receive important system notifications and energy usage insights.

Highlights
  • Remote HVAC monitoring and control
  • Manage multiple locations
  • Edit thermostat schedules
  • Adjust temperature, humidity, fan settings
  • Real-time alerts and reminders
  • Energy usage reports
Features
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The SkyportHome Mobile App allows homeowners to remotely monitor and control their Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems — anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Easily monitor and control multiple locations and smart thermostats across Daikin, Amana, and Goodman systems • Edit and manage thermostat schedules conveniently from your mobile device • Set Adjustment Mode or Away Mode with a single tap • Adjust temperature, humidity, and fan settings remotely • View current weather conditions and forecasts for each location • Receive alerts, maintenance reminders, and system notifications in real time • Get insights into your system’s estimated monthly energy usage with our Energy Report feature Compatible with all Daikin, Amana and Goodman smart thermostats. Some functionalities, such as indoor air quality history, require a compatible Daikin One Home Air Monitor device.

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
SkyportHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SkyportHome at free against Vivint's free with in-app purchases. SkyportHome also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Vivint's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (860K vs 29K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vivint against 4.7 for SkyportHome. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 860K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Vivint's written reviews are positive against 27% of SkyportHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, SkyportHome every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vivint versus SkyportHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintSkyportHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (860K ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews27.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings860K — better29K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivintDaikin North America

Customer experience

Vivint

All ratings860,388 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,597 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative66.6%

SkyportHome

All ratings29,477 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Vivint

From 860K App Store ratings

What 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

SkyportHome

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent heating and cooling performance
  • 👍 Comfortable and efficient system
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control and scheduling
  • 🚀 Helpful internet thermostat features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 👎 Unintuitive and difficult to use interface
  • 👎 Lacking advanced features compared to competitors
  • 👎 Geofencing and away mode not reliable
  • 👎 Thermostat UI and control dial are poor

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

SkyportHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Thermostat schedules not working as expected
  • Thermostat not maintaining set temperature
  • Thermostat losing WiFi connection frequently
  • App not syncing with actual thermostat state

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customizable fan control and scheduling
  • Improved humidity monitoring and control
  • Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
  • Detailed energy usage and runtime reporting

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

SkyportHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyportHome free?
SkyportHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or SkyportHome?
SkyportHome is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 860K ratings, while SkyportHome averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do Vivint or SkyportHome have ads?
Neither Vivint nor SkyportHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or SkyportHome?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and SkyportHome every 2 months. Most recently, Vivint was updated on September 24, 2026 and SkyportHome on September 24, 2026.

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