Comparison

Kidde vs ATA

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

Head to head
About

Kidde

This app connects to smart home safety devices, providing real-time alerts for smoke, CO, air quality, and water leaks. It offers features like Smart Hush, remote notifications to loved ones, and advanced indoor air quality monitoring through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Real-time alarm notifications
  • Smart Hush functionality
  • QR code setup for Wi-Fi connection
  • Device replacement notifications
  • Remote notifications to friends/family
  • Advanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring
  • Mold Risk Analysis
Features
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Step into the future with Kidde Smart Home Safety – where the intelligence of modern homes meets cutting-edge protection. The Kidde app seamlessly integrates with your smart home safety devices, delivering real-time alerts, Smart Hush® functionality, and more, all at your fingertips. Explore the Tech-Savvy Features: - Receive instant alarm notifications for smoke, carbon monoxide, indoor air quality issues, or water leaks. - Effortlessly set up alarms by scanning the QR code on the product, connected to your home Wi-Fi 2.4GHz network. - Easily test your alarm's functionality when you are at home. - Stay informed with notifications for device replacements. - Notify friends and family if hazards are detected when you're away. Unlock Advanced Home Health - Elevate Your IAQ Experience: Introducing Advanced Home Health, an exclusive indoor air quality subscription that seamlessly integrates premium features into your IAQ devices. Immerse yourself in the futuristic experience of our revamped IAQ dashboard, featuring a sleek design and a cutting-edge interface designed for tech-savvy subscribers. Subscription perks include: - Advanced Mold Risk Analysis - Thermal Comfort readings - Weekly air quality reports covering temperature, humidity, TVOC, Mold Risk, and Thermal Comfort. - Enjoy a 10% discount on ShopKidde.com. Discover Smart Devices: - Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with smart features – Double the detection for enhanced safety. - Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor – An industry first, combining smoke and CO detection with IAQ monitoring. - Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor – Easy plug-in operation for reliable detection. - Water Leak + Freeze Detector – Early detection to prevent damage. - RemoteLync Camera (Sunsetting on January 7, 2024) – A cordless, Wi-Fi-enabled security camera capturing clips and providing alerts. Embrace the future of home safety with Kidde Smart Home Protection – where technology meets peace of mind. Terms of Use: https://help.kidde.com/hc/en/6-kidde/faq/589-terms-of-service/?l=en

About

ATA

Control and monitor your garage door and gate remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive real-time alerts, customize settings for convenience and security, and manage access for family or staff.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door and gate control
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Customizable partial opening modes
  • Activity log for usage history
  • Unique user access control
  • Control multiple garage doors
Read full description

The Automatic Technology America App (ATA) is part of our Smart Phone Control Kit that allows you to control your garage door remotely. You can rely on Automatic Technology (ATA) and your smartphone to control and monitor your garage door and gate. Your phone is always with you - now it can take place of your remote, from anywhere in the world. Here's how our Smartphone Kit can work for you: • Real-time alerts - Push notifications send alerts whenever your garage door or gate is operated, opened for an extended period or when your opener requires a service. • Customized settings to suit your lifestyle - Program your ATA app the way you want it. From partial opening modes to allowing or restricting door access times, your convenience and security are paramount. • Activity log to view usage history - Lets you know if someone has operated your garage door or gate and when. • Security via unique user access control - Allow full or temporary access for staff or family, and remove access at the click of a button. • Control of doors at multiple locations - Use your ATA app with multiple garage doors ATA's Home Access app is the ultimate in convenient, secure and reliable garage door and gate control. Learn more about the Smart Phone Control Kit at https://www.automatictechnology.com/remotes-accessories/smartphone-control-hub

Screenshots

Kidde4 screens
ATA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATA at none against Kidde's 2. Kidde's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kidde against 4.6 for ATA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Kidde's written reviews are positive against 50% of ATA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidde ships an update every 2 months, ATA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kidde versus ATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiddeATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalter Kidde Portable EquipmentAutomatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.

Customer experience

Kidde

All ratings6,671 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative46.4%

ATA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kidde

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to devices
  • Firmware updates failing
  • Devices going offline randomly
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inconsistent device naming in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add HomeKit support
  • Improve historical data tracking
  • Provide more detailed temperature/air quality data
  • Allow remote alarm silencing
  • Enhance app stability and usability

ATA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidde

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced Home Health - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Home Health - Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

ATA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidde free?
Kidde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATA free?
ATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kidde or ATA?
Kidde is rated higher. Kidde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while ATA averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Kidde or ATA have ads?
Neither Kidde nor ATA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidde or ATA?
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, and ATA every 3 months. Most recently, Kidde was updated on September 28, 2026 and ATA on September 12, 2026.

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