Candy simply vs My Verisure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candy simply
Control and enhance your smart home appliances remotely. This app allows you to manage a variety of Candy devices, increasing their functionality and making them more intelligent. Explore features with a demo mode before purchasing compatible appliances.
- Remote appliance communication
- Increased appliance functionality
- Smart home device management
- Demo mode for exploration
- Control over multiple appliance types
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Candy simply-Fi App allows you to communicate with your appliance. Beside assisting in carrying out daily activities ""Candy simply-Fi"" increases functionality making your product or the set of products more intelligent and performing. To take advantage from Candy simply-Fi functionality you need to acquire one or more appliances equipped with Candy Wi-Fi connected technology (Smart Fi+, Smart Fi) or Smart Touch) and a compatible device.(*) Product range manageable via Candy simpy-Fi App includes Washing machines, Washerdryers, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Ovens, Hobs and Hoods. With the integrated Demo mode you can explore most of the functionality of Candy simply-Fi App, before purchasing an appliance of the range. More information available in www.candysimplyfi.com and www.candysmarttouch.com. If you need support, please contact your local Candy Customer Service (you can find the references on the official website), or write us: support@candy-hoover.com (**) Please remember to specify: - problem details - product serial number - model of your smartphone/tablet - App version - Operating System version of your smartphone/tablet (*) Interaction with Smart Touch products is limited on all tablets and all iOS devices. However, you can access additional contents, quick links with assistance and manuals. (**) Service available in Italian and English
My Verisure
Manage your Verisure smart alarm system remotely. Monitor your home's security, arm or disarm your system, and receive alerts. Requires an existing Verisure account and compatible alarm.
- Remote alarm control
- System monitoring
- Security alerts
- Tablet version available
- Verisure Technology security
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Notes: -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have a Verisure Smart Alarm installed, you will only have to download and install the application. To start using it you will need a “username” and a “password” which you will be able to obtain on our or by calling our Customer Services line -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have another device installed, or you do not know if your device is compatible with this application, call our Customer Services line and we will give you all of the information. -If you are still not a customer of Verisure and you want to receive more information, you can contact us on our website or by calling. All of the products and applications used to control your alarm have the most stringent security systems thanks to the Verisure Technology which is exclusive to Securitas Direct. And additionally NEW VERSION FOR TABLETS! At Verisure we continue to look after your security, 24 hours a day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Verisure at 4.8 against Candy simply's 2.3. My Verisure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Candy simply's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Verisure holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Candy simply's written reviews are positive against 36% of My Verisure's.
Candy simply ships an update every 2 months, My Verisure every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candy simply | My Verisure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (223 ratings) | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 223 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 400 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CANDY HOOVER GROUP SRL | Securitas Direct |
Customer experience
Candy simply
My Verisure
User reviews
Candy simply
From 223 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent when it works
- 📋 Helpful features like notifications and guided washing
- 👍 Works well on Android
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔄 Requires constant reinstalling and relogging
- 🤖 Doesn't work well with iOS devices
- 🚫 Many features don't function as advertised
My Verisure
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Quality service and installation
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
- 🐛 Incompatible with some devices
Bugs and requests
Candy simply
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to washing machine
- Incorrect wash cycle times displayed
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Add more customization options for wash cycles
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide better support and compatibility for iOS users
My Verisure
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Camera not working
- Routine scheduling problems
- Sync issues between app and alarm system
Requested features
4 requests- Custom arming modes
- Push notifications for all alarm events
- Improved camera integration
- Better multi-property management
In-app purchases
Candy simply
No in-app purchases
My Verisure
No in-app purchases









