# Canary vs Priority Entry

The clearest difference is rating: Priority Entry at 5.0 against Canary's 4.2. Priority Entry also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Canary's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Priority Entry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Priority Entry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Canary ships an update monthly, Priority Entry daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | Priority Entry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priority-entry/id6453181077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canary Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/939760558) | [KTT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674698853) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559)

This app connects to smart home security devices to provide live and recorded video monitoring, intelligent motion alerts, and automatic mode switching. It also offers emergency response features and monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a safer home environment.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded HD video monitoring, Intelligent motion notifications with video clips, Automatic arming/disarming based on location, Emergency siren and direct connection to responders, Indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity monitoring, Customizable Home and Night modes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $12.99 | per month |
| Professional Monitoring | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 📊 Comprehensive dashboard and data
- 🌡️ Monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality
- 💬 Two-way audio communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🕰️ Limited video history without subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required for essential features
- 📺 Slow video loading and playback

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to delete or remove cameras
- Inaccurate temperature and air quality readings
- Inconsistent live view and recording functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and reposition cameras
- Longer video history for free users
- Improved geofencing and automatic mode switching
- Better motion detection and person identification
- Easier multi-camera management


### Priority Entry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priority-entry/id6453181077)

Secure your place at events in advance and avoid long queues. This app allows you to reserve your spot and use QR code tickets for seamless check-in. It aims to create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for attendees.

**Highlights:** Reserve spots in advance, Choose spots based on pricing, QR code ticket check-in, Seamless attendee self-organization, QR code scanner for validation, Smoother event experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

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

### Is Priority Entry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canary or Priority Entry?

Priority Entry is rated higher. Canary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Priority Entry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Canary or Priority Entry have ads?

Canary shows ads; Priority Entry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or Priority Entry?

Canary ships an update monthly, and Priority Entry daily. Most recently, Canary was updated on October 18, 2026 and Priority Entry on September 26, 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.*