Comparison

Vivint vs The In

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

The In

Features
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Most people don't struggle with conversation because they're boring. They struggle because they're stuck in their own head. Rehearsing what to say. Overthinking every word. Managing their own anxiety instead of actually seeing the person in front of them. The In changes that. Point your camera at any room — a bookshelf, a desk, a trophy wall, a dinner table — and The In reads the environment and shows you exactly how to connect with the people in front of you. Not a script. A read. But here's what nobody expects: The more you use it, the less you need it. Because The In doesn't just give you conversation starters — it trains your brain to notice what confident people notice naturally. The pride points. The conversation hooks. The things people display because they want to be asked about them. Until one day you walk into a room and realize you already know what to say. Most people feel the shift in three weeks. — Real situations. Not simulations. — Real environments. Not scripts. — Real confidence. Not performance. The only coach that's actually in the room with you. 3 free reads to get started. Unlimited reads with Pro: $9.99/month or $79.99/year. The In. Read Any Room. Terms of Use: https://thein.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thein.app/privacy

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
The In3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vivint at none against The In's 3. Vivint also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked). The In's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Vivint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, The In every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Vivint versus The In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintThe In
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (872K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings872K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size473 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVivintJULIUS FRANCIS CROSS

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

The In

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The In

Subscriptions3
  • The In Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • The In Pro$9.991 Month
  • The In Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The In free?
The In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vivint or The In have ads?
Neither Vivint nor The In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or The In?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and The In every 10 days. Most recently, Vivint was updated on October 21, 2026 and The In on October 15, 2026.

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