Kidde vs EcoTracker by Ecosense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
EcoTracker by Ecosense
This app works with specialized devices to measure radon levels simultaneously across multiple locations. It provides instant readings, detailed trend analysis, and a centralized overview of radon data for professionals. Requires purchase of EcoTracker devices to function.
- Instant radon readings via BLE
- Monitor up to four detectors simultaneously
- Centralized overview of multiple devices
- Detailed radon trend analysis
- Fast sniff mode within 5 minutes
- Wide measurement range up to 255 pCi/L
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Ecosense EcoTracker (ET100) Control App. Please purchase the EcoTracker devices from http://ecosense.io to use this app. EcoTracker from Ecosense, bundles four radon detectors into a compact system which allows professionals to rapidly and easily measure multiple locations at the same time. Measuring radon levels at the exact same time allows easy identification of radon variation in homes, schools, daycare centers or commercial buildings. Each of the detectors uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to broadcast its data to an app installed on the phone or tablet. EcoTrackers integrate Ecosense’s patented ion chamber radon sensor, which offers industry leading 30 CPH/pCi/L (counts per hour per pCi per liter) sensitivity. Product key features * Fast sniff mode - First radon reading within 5 minutes * Wide measurement range up to 255 pCi/L * Industry leading sensitivity performance - 30 CPH * Check for radon level simultaneously over four separate locations - Supported by 4x detectors * Single mobile app for monitoring all four detectors App features * Instant Radon Reading via BLE broadcast * Single overview page to show multiple devices and radon readings * Save 5, 10 minutes data in sniff mode * Save hourly data in CRM mode * Detailed radon trend Ecosense is an innovator in the radon monitoring industry providing people peace of mind through its intelligent and highly accurate radon detectors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EcoTracker by Ecosense at none against Kidde's 2. EcoTracker by Ecosense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kidde's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EcoTracker by Ecosense asks for nothing beyond the download.
EcoTracker by Ecosense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, EcoTracker by Ecosense every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidde | EcoTracker by Ecosense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment | Ecosense Inc. |
Customer experience
Kidde
EcoTracker by Ecosense
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
EcoTracker by Ecosense
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kidde
- Advanced Home Health - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Advanced Home Health - Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
EcoTracker by Ecosense
No in-app purchases
Questions
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