Comparison

Sensi vs Arlo Secure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sensi

Control your home's climate remotely with a smart thermostat. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and receive alerts from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • 7-day scheduling
  • Usage reports
  • Service reminders
  • Geofencing
  • Smart home integration
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With the Sensi Smart Thermostat, you can enjoy complete control of your home comfort – Anytime. Anywhere. Extensive Compatibility Sensi Smart Thermostats work with HVAC equipment found in most homes*. Check compatibility at sensi.copeland.com/en-us/support/compatibility. Easy to install. Easier to use. Even if you’ve never installed a thermostat, we’ve got you covered. Clearly illustrated, in-app instructions will walk you through each step from start to finish. As soon as you’ve installed and connected your thermostat, the Sensi app serves as an intuitive remote control that lets you set, change and program your home comfort from anywhere. In-App Features: Remote temperature control Flexible 7-day scheduling Usage reports Service reminders Geofencing Auto changeover Circulating fan Humidity control** Temperature limits Smart alerts Local weather Early start A/C protection Keypad lockout Smart home meets smart comfort. Simply pair to the smart home platform of your choice to seamlessly control all of your connected devices. Smart Home Compatible • Amazon Alexa • Google Assistant • Apple HomeKit • SmartThings *Common wire (c-wire) not required for most applications. Does not work with baseboard heat and some other systems. Common wire (c-wire) is required for Apple HomeKit, heat only systems, cool only systems and heat pump systems. **Humidification requires additional equipment and a professional installation is recommended. Dehumidification supported with AC and heat pump systems.

About

Arlo Secure

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from anywhere. Receive alerts, view live feeds, and access 24/7 live security experts for enhanced protection. Customize activity zones and schedules for personalized security.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Live video streaming
  • 24/7 live security experts
  • Customizable activity zones
  • Interactive motion alerts
  • Emergency Response feature
Features
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Control your Arlo smart home security system with one, easy-to-use app. Use the Arlo Secure App to protect your home, inside and out, with Arlo’s award-winning home security system, video doorbells, cameras, and floodlight. Protect your everything and personalize your entire home security system. With the Arlo Secure App, you can control multiple locations at once and quickly arm or disarm your system with one tap. Get round-the-clock protection with 24/7 Live Security Experts that will monitor your home, so you don’t have to or use one tap Emergency Response to quickly get police, fire, or medical help to your home.* Easily customize your security by creating smart activity zones to reduce unwanted notifications and set schedules to arm or disarm your system. See important details from your home security camera system with up to 4K resolution, 12X zoom image capabilities, and color night vision. When motion is detected, receive interactive notifications on your phone and watch an animated preview, call a friend, activate a siren, or initiate Emergency Response.* With an Arlo Secure plan and an Arlo camera, video doorbell, or floodlight camera, you can view 30 days of video history, receive notifications that tell you when a person, package, vehicle, or animal has been spotted with advanced AI Object Detection. Disclaimers: *Emergency Response (available in the United States only), Object Detection and Video History require an Arlo Secure paid plan after trial period. **4K resolution, 12X zoom image capabilities, color night vision, and Emergency Response features vary by camera model. Privacy Policy: https://www.arlo.com/en-us/about/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.arlo.com/en-us/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Sensi4 screens
Arlo Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sensi at none against Arlo Secure's 10. Sensi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Arlo Secure's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 35%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sensi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247K and 428K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Sensi's written reviews are positive against 56% of Arlo Secure's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensi ships an update monthly, Arlo Secure weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sensi versus Arlo Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensiArlo Secure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247K ratings) — better4.2 (428K ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247K428K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB819 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCopeland LPArlo Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Sensi

All ratings246,247 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,077 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.8%

Arlo Secure

All ratings426,894 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews14,164 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative36.5%

User reviews

Sensi

From 247K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic remote control
  • 🔥 Great functionality
  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 💰 Good value
  • ⏱️ Helpful usage tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 📱 Unintuitive app interface
  • 🌐 Lacks international support
  • 🌡️ Inaccurate humidity readings

Arlo Secure

From 428K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear video quality
  • 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔋 Good battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
  • 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
  • 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
  • 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

Bugs and requests

Sensi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Thermostat randomly disconnects from WiFi
  • Programmed schedules not being retained
  • Temperature settings not sticking after adjustments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Finer temperature control in Celsius
  • Automatic heating/cooling mode switching based on outdoor temperature
  • More detailed usage reporting
  • Ability to set schedules with shorter intervals
  • Support for multiple user accounts and geofencing

Arlo Secure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
  • App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
  • Inconsistent motion detection and recording
  • Syncing issues between multiple devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable notification sounds and volumes
  • Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
  • Improved geofencing and automation features
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Sensi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arlo Secure

Subscriptions10
  • Smart Aware Single$9.991 Month
  • Basic Single$9.991 Month
  • Basic Unlimited$14.991 Month
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  • Smart Aware$19.991 Month
  • Smart Secure$29.991 Month
  • Plus Single$95.991 Year
  • Basic Single$99.991 Year
  • Basic Unlimited$149.991 Year
  • Smart Aware$219.001 Year
  • Premium$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Sensi free?
Sensi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arlo Secure free?
Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensi or Arlo Secure?
Sensi is rated higher. Sensi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 247K ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 428K ratings.
Do Sensi or Arlo Secure have ads?
Arlo Secure shows ads; Sensi does not.
Which is updated more often, Sensi or Arlo Secure?
Sensi ships an update monthly, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, Sensi was updated on November 5, 2026 and Arlo Secure on November 5, 2026.

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