Comparison

Main Line Today vs InstaViewSafe

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

Head to head
About

Main Line Today

Access a sophisticated monthly lifestyle publication focused on the Main Line and western Philadelphia suburbs. Enjoy exclusive content on local personalities, events, and issues through engaging writing and stunning visuals, delivered digitally to your device.

Highlights
  • Digital magazine access
  • Searchable content
  • Bookmark articles
  • Exclusive local coverage
  • Stylish photography
  • In-depth profiles
Features
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Main Line Today, in print and online, is a sophisticated monthly lifestyle publication providing its affluent readership with the most exclusive information on living on the Main Line. Each highly anticipated issue is an exceptional combination of lively writing and lavish images. With top-notch writing, cutting-edge design and stylish photography, Main Line Today Magazine specializes in covering the personalities, issues and events that define Philadelphia’s stunning Main Line and western suburbs. Every month, the magazine delivers a compelling mix of useful service packages, in-depth profiles and more. The Main Line Today Magazine app brings you the Main Line Today digitally in an easy to consume manner. It enables users to read the publication to their device, and to search and bookmark it. Magazine subscription or individual issues are available for purchase inside this app. Subscription is automatically renewed until cancelled. Annual subscription for $14.99 (12 Issues) Single issue for $4.99(non-subscription) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

InstaViewSafe

This application connects to a specific video doorbell or home security system. It allows users to interact with their installed security hardware. A hardware purchase is required to use the app's features.

Highlights
  • Connects to InstaviewSafe hardware
  • Video doorbell integration
  • Home security system control
  • Remote access to security features
Features
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InstaviewSafe is an app working with InstaviewSafe video doorbell or home security system. You must purchase InstaviewSafe video doorbell or home security system before using this App.

Screenshots

Main Line Today1 screens
InstaViewSafe3 screens

Verdict

The call

Main Line Today and InstaViewSafe both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of InstaViewSafe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Main Line Today's. InstaViewSafe also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Main Line Today's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Main Line Today sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and InstaViewSafe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Main Line Today against 3.1 for InstaViewSafe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaViewSafe has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Main Line Today's written reviews are positive against 33% of InstaViewSafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Main Line Today ships an update every 3 months, InstaViewSafe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Main Line Today versus InstaViewSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMain Line TodayInstaViewSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB103 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartinelli Holdings LLCWireless input Inc.

Customer experience

Main Line Today

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

InstaViewSafe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Main Line Today

Subscriptions1
  • Main Line Today Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Main Line Today Magazine2 variants$4.99
  • Main Line Today January 2020$4.99
  • MLT Ultimate Guide 2019$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Main Line Today November 2019$4.99
  • Main Line Today October 2019$4.99
  • Main Line Today September 2019$4.99
  • Main Line Today August 2019$4.99
  • Main Line Today July 2019$4.99
2 purchases

InstaViewSafe

One-time2
  • Half a year member$20.99
  • One year membership.$40.99

Questions

Is Main Line Today free?
Main Line Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstaViewSafe free?
InstaViewSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Main Line Today or InstaViewSafe?
InstaViewSafe is rated higher. Main Line Today averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while InstaViewSafe averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Main Line Today or InstaViewSafe have ads?
Neither Main Line Today nor InstaViewSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Main Line Today or InstaViewSafe?
Main Line Today ships an update every 3 months, and InstaViewSafe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Main Line Today was updated on October 12, 2026 and InstaViewSafe on October 17, 2026.

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