# COP Mobile vs Kangaroo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: COP Mobile at 100% against Kangaroo's 35%. COP Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Kangaroo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 11). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. COP Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

COP Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kangaroo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of COP Mobile's written reviews are positive against 35% of Kangaroo's.

COP Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Kangaroo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COP Mobile | Kangaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cop-mobile/id816553983/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Center of Praise Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392692650) | [ROO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359081310) |

## What reviewers say

### COP Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cop-mobile/id816553983)

Access resources and information from a church community. Connect with faith-based content and share uplifting messages with others. Stay informed about the church's activities and teachings.

**Highlights:** Faith-based content, Community connection, Shareable messages, Church information, Uplifting resources

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kangaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447)

Monitor and manage your home security system remotely. Set up devices easily and receive alerts on your phone. Opt for free self-monitoring or upgrade to plans with professional monitoring and reimbursement for theft or damage.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring, Arm/disarm controls, Customizable alerts, Step-by-step setup, Self-monitoring option, Optional protection plans, Theft and damage reimbursement

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual 300 | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Camera Protect Annual 250 | $23.99 | per year |
| Kangaroo Complete Yearly | $98.99 | per year |
| Complete Protect Annual 1000 | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Affordable security system
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 📷 Poor camera quality
- 🔔 Quiet siren
- 🐛 Buggy app and features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
- Arm/disarm feature not working consistently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera not capturing clear images

**Requested features**

- Add live video streaming
- Improve motion detection sensitivity
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with Google Home/Assistant
- Offer monthly subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COP Mobile free?

COP Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kangaroo free?

Kangaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, COP Mobile or Kangaroo?

COP Mobile is rated higher. COP Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Kangaroo averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do COP Mobile or Kangaroo have ads?

Neither COP Mobile nor Kangaroo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, COP Mobile or Kangaroo?

COP Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Kangaroo weekly. Most recently, COP Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Kangaroo on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*