Sensi vs Arlo Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Remote system control
- Live video streaming
- 24/7 live security experts
- Customizable activity zones
- Interactive motion alerts
- Emergency Response feature
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Sensi ships an update monthly, Arlo Secure weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Sensi | Arlo Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (247K ratings) — better | 4.2 (428K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 247K | 428K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #11 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 819 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Copeland LP | Arlo Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Sensi
Arlo Secure
User reviews
Sensi
From 247K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Sensi
No in-app purchases
Arlo Secure
- 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









