# Kidde vs InstaViewSafe

The clearest difference is rating: Kidde at 4.7 against InstaViewSafe's 3.1. Kidde also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 7) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). InstaViewSafe's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InstaViewSafe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kidde holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Kidde's written reviews are positive against 33% of InstaViewSafe's.

Kidde ships an update every 2 months, InstaViewSafe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kidde | InstaViewSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidde/id942334464/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaviewsafe/id1487575883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **45.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Walter Kidde Portable Equipment](https://appshunter.io/developer/942334463) | [Wireless input Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428847647) |

## What reviewers say

### Kidde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidde/id942334464)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Home Health - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Home Health - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 💡 Useful air quality monitoring
- 👍 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent false alarms
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app and firmware
- 👎 Paywalled features
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### InstaViewSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaviewsafe/id1487575883)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Half a year member | $20.99 | one-time |
| One year membership. | $40.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kidde free?

Kidde 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, Kidde or InstaViewSafe?

Kidde is rated higher. Kidde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while InstaViewSafe averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Kidde or InstaViewSafe have ads?

Neither Kidde nor InstaViewSafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kidde or InstaViewSafe?

Kidde ships an update every 2 months, and InstaViewSafe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kidde was updated on September 23, 2026 and InstaViewSafe on September 10, 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.*