# SecureSmart vs Cove Connect

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cove Connect at 4K against SecureSmart's 158. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SecureSmart against 4.4 for Cove Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cove Connect has 4K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 22% positive.

SecureSmart ships an update every 2 weeks, Cove Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureSmart | Cove Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securesmart/id842850593/reviews) | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 158 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **22.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 273 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alula Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356152179) | [Cove Smart, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362174855) |

## What reviewers say

### SecureSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securesmart/id842850593)

Control your home security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like door openings or motion detection. Automate smart devices with custom scenes and recipes to match your daily routines.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Real-time event notifications, Customizable zone configurations, Smart device automation (scenes/recipes), Cloud video storage, Flexible IP camera support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for customers
- 👍 Integration with Alula
- 👍 Convenient remote arm/disarm
- 👍 Useful for programming/alerts
- 👍 Love the keypad feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not connect to alarm
- 🐛 Cannot arm/disarm alarm
- 🐛 Keypad removed from app
- 🐛 Update not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after login
- Does not connect after iOS 17 update
- Cannot arm or disarm
- Numbers too small, no color
- Disarm button removed

**Requested features**

- Add progress bars or 'please wait' signs
- Add audible sound for alarms
- Add 4 function keys (ABCD)
- Fix TouchID arming issue
- Allow username/password reset


### Cove Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195)

Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Activity notifications, Anywhere access, Home security monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cameras
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
- Sensors not showing up on the main screen
- Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
- Sensor names and types resetting randomly
- Login issues and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved camera integration
- More detailed activity logging
- Ability to rename sensors
- Dark mode option
- Alexa/Google Home integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureSmart free?

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

### Is Cove Connect free?

Cove Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SecureSmart or Cove Connect?

Cove Connect is rated higher. SecureSmart averages 4.3 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Cove Connect averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do SecureSmart or Cove Connect have ads?

Neither SecureSmart nor Cove Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureSmart or Cove Connect?

SecureSmart ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cove Connect fortnightly. Most recently, SecureSmart was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cove Connect on September 25, 2026.

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