Comparison

Vivint vs ADT+

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

ADT+

Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system remotely
  • Stream live video from cameras
  • Two-way talk with visitors
  • Manage smart home devices
  • Receive custom alerts
  • Grant temporary home access
Features
Currently charting
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The new ADT+ app brings together the security of ADT, smart home management, and other innovative features to bring peace of mind to you and your family. It allows you to control everything, including your ADT+ home security system, Google Nest devices and other compatible smart devices. Security
ADT+ gives you secure mobile access to your ADT home security system, allowing you to arm and disarm your security system, monitor your home virtually anywhere, and manage access.  
 
Smart Home Management
Manage your home virtually anywhere. Arm and disarm your security system, stream live video and view video history from your Nest cameras and receive personalized alerts and emails for events around your home like arming, disarming, and intelligent alerts from your smart home devices.  
 
Trusted Neighbor™
Eligible customers can take advantage of ADT’s Trusted Neighbor™.  Trusted Neighbor™ is a new ADT service that lets you grant secure, temporary access to your home through the ADT+ app. Trusted Neighbor™  is designed to give you peace of mind and is the latest example of our commitment to empowering you to protect and connect what matters most.  My Safety
Introducing a new personal safety service built right into the ADT+ app and included with your Pro Monitoring plan at no additional cost. With 24/7 access to ADT’s monitoring agents across the U.S., help on-the-go is a tap away. My Safety keeps an eye out before situations escalate – offering check-ins, discreet alerts, and fast access to help when something doesn’t feel right.*** 
 
Use the ADT+ app to: * Arm and disarm your system from virtually anywhere  * Stream live video and speak to visitors with two-way talk from your Nest Cams and Doorbells*  * View event video history so you can see what your cameras captured if you’re home or away*  * Check the status of your ADT+ security system  * Turn lights on and off, lock/unlock smart locks, adjust the thermostat, and open/close your garage door with the app  * Manage your settings and profile, and set up and edit custom alerts to reach you via email or push notification  * Set up custom Rules to create automations for your security and smart Z-Wave devices  * With Trusted Neighbor™, allow trusted individuals to keep an eye on your home while you’re away**  
*Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. 
**For eligible ADT+ customers.  
***Available in the United States only. Excludes Milwaukee, WI.

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
ADT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ADT+ at 39% against Vivint's 22%. ADT+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Vivint's advantage is ratings volume (860K vs 59K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ADT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 860K ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Vivint's written reviews are positive against 39% of ADT+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, ADT+ monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Vivint versus ADT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintADT+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (860K ratings)4.8 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings860K — better59K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#108 — better#162
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivintADT LLC

Customer experience

Vivint

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

ADT+

All ratings58,532 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative49.2%

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

ADT+

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick access to integrated view
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤝 Great integration with Google devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating setup and account management
  • 🤖 Unreliable automation and notifications

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

ADT+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to add users/family members
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Buggy sensor and camera integration
  • Verification and login issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Presence sensing and location-based automation
  • Support for older Nest cameras
  • Improved app responsiveness and stability

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

ADT+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADT+ free?
ADT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or ADT+?
ADT+ is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 860K ratings, while ADT+ averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.
Do Vivint or ADT+ have ads?
Neither Vivint nor ADT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or ADT+?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and ADT+ monthly. Most recently, Vivint was updated on September 24, 2026 and ADT+ on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Vivint or ADT+?
Vivint currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and ADT+ at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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