Vivint vs SkyportHome
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.
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.
- Remote HVAC monitoring and control
- Manage multiple locations
- Edit thermostat schedules
- Adjust temperature, humidity, fan settings
- Real-time alerts and reminders
- Energy usage reports
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, SkyportHome every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Vivint | SkyportHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (860K ratings) | 4.7 (29K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 860K — better | 29K |
| 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 | #109 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 502 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivint | Daikin North America |
Customer experience
Vivint
SkyportHome
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
SkyportHome
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Vivint
No in-app purchases
SkyportHome
No in-app purchases









