Vivint vs Guardian Access
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.
Guardian Access
Remotely monitor and control your garage door with real-time video feeds. Features include motion detection, night vision, and scheduled recording. Compatible with select openers for convenient access from your smartphone.
- Real-time garage door monitoring
- Motion detection alerts
- Night vision capabilities
- Scheduled recording
- Remote control for select openers
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Monitor and control your garage door at real-time on your smartphone with the GUARDIAN IP camera, featuring standard functions including Motion-detection, Night-vision and scheduled recording etc. Built-in with remote control compatible with selected openers for your ease of access anytime and anywhere on your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Guardian Access at free against Vivint's free with in-app purchases. Guardian Access also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Vivint's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). 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.
| Parameter | Vivint | Guardian Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (874K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 874K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 473 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivint | Guardian Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Vivint
Guardian Access
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
Guardian Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vivint
No in-app purchases
Guardian Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vivint free?
Is Guardian Access free?
Do Vivint or Guardian Access have ads?
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