Kidde vs Pump Swappers
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
Pump Swappers
Monitor your home's sump pump system remotely with this app. Receive instant alerts for malfunctions, high water levels, or power outages to prevent flooding and water damage. View real-time conditions and pump activity to ensure your home is protected.
- Remote sump pump monitoring
- Instant flood alerts
- Power outage notifications
- Real-time condition viewing
- Sump pump malfunction alerts
- WiFi device integration
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Works with Pump Swappers WiFi devices (Smart Outlet and WiFi Backup System) Pump Swappers turns any ordinary sump pump into a remotely monitored smart sump pump system. Never worry again if your home is protected from flooding! This app enables you to interact with Pump Swappers Wi-Fi devices (Smart Outlet and WiFi Backup System) installed in your home. The Pump Swappers app alerts you in the event of your sump pump malfunctioning, high water alert, power loss and other important events. You can act to prevent water damage before flooding can occur. View real-time current conditions, pump activity and alert status.
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Verdict
Kidde and Pump Swappers both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Kidde's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pump Swappers's. Kidde also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 9). Pump Swappers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pump Swappers asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kidde against 4.8 for Pump Swappers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Pump Swappers's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidde | Pump Swappers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 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 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment | PumpSpy Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
Kidde
Pump Swappers
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
Pump Swappers
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
Pump Swappers
No in-app purchases
