Comparison

Vivint vs isHome

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

isHome

Monitor your home with clear HD video and instant voice intercom. Receive alerts for abnormal events and easily share camera access with family. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere.

Highlights
  • HD video monitoring
  • Two-way voice intercom
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Camera sharing with family
  • Real-time event notifications
Features
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Main functions: [HD video] The picture is clear and not fuzzy, the video is smooth and continuous, not to miss any details. [Voice intercom] No matter where you are, you can talk to someone immediately with a tap. [Motion detection] Clearly marked abnormal events, at a glance. [Share cameras] Share at any time, or remove at any time. You can share the device with your family.

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
isHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vivint at 4.6 against isHome's 1.0. Vivint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ratings volume (871K vs 2). isHome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. isHome sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Vivint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vivint holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 871K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of isHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, isHome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vivint versus isHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintisHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (871K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings871K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size473 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivint成 王

Customer experience

Vivint

All ratings870,505 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,748 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative66.5%

isHome

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

isHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

isHome

One-time14
  • 3 Days Event Recording Month$6.00
  • 7 Days Event Recording Month$9.00
  • 3天全天云存一个月$9.00
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  • 30天事件云存一个月$12.00
  • 7 Days 24H Recording Month$12.00
  • 30 Days 24H Recording Month$19.90
  • 3 Days Event Recording 6 month$35.00
  • 3 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$49.90
  • 30天事件云存半年$69.90
  • 7 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$69.90
  • 3天全天云存一年$89.90
  • 30 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$109.99
  • 7 Days 24H Recording Yearly$119.99
  • 30 Days 24H Recording Yearly$199.99

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is isHome free?
isHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or isHome?
Vivint is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 871K ratings, while isHome averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vivint or isHome have ads?
Neither Vivint nor isHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or isHome?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and isHome every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vivint was updated on October 18, 2026 and isHome on October 3, 2026.

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