Comparison

Abode vs Scrypted

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

Head to head
About

Abode

Control your home security system remotely. Arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and receive instant alerts. Automate your home with custom actions and notifications, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Arm & disarm system
  • View live & recorded video
  • Receive security alerts
  • Home automation
  • Customizable notifications
  • System setup & expansion
  • Timeline event filtering
Features
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The Abode App gives you complete peace of mind when it comes to your security by allowing you to arm & disarm, view live and recorded video, get a timeline history of your system, and receive immediate security alerts all right from your iPhone or iPad. It’s your security at your fingertips. EASY SETUP abode’s starter kits are incredibly easy to set up using our app. Simply open your kit and app and follow the guided instructions to be up & running in under 30 minutes. DASHBOARD Your system at a glance. The dashboard allows you to arm & disarm, pull up live video, view your most recent timeline events, and run quick actions all without leaving this screen. CUE HOME AUTOMATION Create powerful automations with your connected devices. From turning on lights and raising thermostats for your morning routine to arming your system and locking your doors for bedtime, you can do it all right from the app. EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM Much like the setup process, adding new devices to your system couldn’t be easier via the app. Just follow the guided instructions and build out the system of your dreams in minutes. CUSTOMIZABLE NOTIFICATIONS Determine what you’d like to receive notifications for. From doors opening & closing to water leaks detected, how much (or little) you are alerted to is totally up to you. SET UP CUSTOM WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS Add system arming & disarming, quick actions, and camera images to your homescreen or control center so you can quickly take care of your most important actions without ever having to open the abode app. FILTER YOUR TIMELINE EVENTS View only the events you want with the ability to filter by device type, device grouping, and date. Want to see only what happened at your front door? How about last weekend? With these filters, you can. PUT YOUR SYSTEM ON AUTOPILOT Use your phone’s location to automatically arm and disarm your system as you come and go. Set up the locations important to you and let abode do the rest. IN-APP PANIC ALARMS Manually trigger your alarm audibly or silently to immediately alert our professional monitoring center and other users on your system in emergencies.

About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

Screenshots

Abode4 screens
Scrypted3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 5.0 against Abode's 4.2. Scrypted also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Abode's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Abode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abode has 4.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Abode's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Abode versus Scrypted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbodeScrypted
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.8K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbode Systems, Inc.Vysor, Inc.

Customer experience

Abode

All ratings4,811 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative65.2%

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Abode

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent device connectivity and offline issues
  • Inaccurate sensor and alarm notifications
  • Incompatibility with certain Wi-Fi network configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved HomeKit integration
  • More customization options for sensors and automations
  • Better battery life indicators and management
  • Ability to rename devices within the app

Scrypted

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Abode

Subscriptions8
  • Single Camera1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Plan1 Month trial$8.491 Month
  • 24/7 Recording14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan1 Month trial$26.991 Month
  • Single Camera1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Standard Plan1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • 24/7 Recording14 Days trial$109.991 Year
  • Pro Plan1 Month trial$249.991 Year
None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abode free?
Abode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abode or Scrypted?
Scrypted is rated higher. Abode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Scrypted averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Abode or Scrypted have ads?
Neither Abode nor Scrypted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abode or Scrypted?
Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scrypted every 3 weeks. Most recently, Abode was updated on October 9, 2026 and Scrypted on September 24, 2026.

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