Comparison

Vivint vs BapMeal

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

BapMeal

Features
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BapMeal is a meal logging app that helps users easily keep track of what they eat. Users can create their own meal plans and share their recorded meal logs with a fitness coach. Calories and nutrition information provided in the app are reference estimates intended to support meal logging. Actual values may vary depending on the recipe, portion size, weight, and product information. If you need to make diet changes based on your personal health condition, please seek advice from a doctor or qualified professional.

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
BapMeal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BapMeal at every 4 days against Vivint's fortnightly. Vivint's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, BapMeal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Vivint versus BapMeal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintBapMeal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (873K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings873K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size473 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVivintjinwoo jung

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

BapMeal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

BapMeal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BapMeal free?
BapMeal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vivint or BapMeal have ads?
Neither Vivint nor BapMeal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or BapMeal?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and BapMeal every 4 days. Most recently, Vivint was updated on October 28, 2026 and BapMeal on October 17, 2026.

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