Kidde vs isHome
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
isHome
Monitor your home with clear HD video and instant voice intercom. Receive alerts for abnormal events and easily share camera access with family. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere.
- HD video monitoring
- Two-way voice intercom
- Motion detection alerts
- Camera sharing with family
- Real-time event notifications
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Main functions: [HD video] The picture is clear and not fuzzy, the video is smooth and continuous, not to miss any details. [Voice intercom] No matter where you are, you can talk to someone immediately with a tap. [Motion detection] Clearly marked abnormal events, at a glance. [Share cameras] Share at any time, or remove at any time. You can share the device with your family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kidde at 45% against isHome's 0%. Kidde also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and isHome sells 14 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of isHome's.
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, isHome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidde | isHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment | 成 王 |
Customer experience
Kidde
isHome
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
isHome
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
isHome
- 3 Days Event Recording Month$6.00
- 7 Days Event Recording Month$9.00
- 3天全天云存一个月$9.00
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- 30天事件云存一个月$12.00
- 7 Days 24H Recording Month$12.00
- 30 Days 24H Recording Month$19.90
- 3 Days Event Recording 6 month$35.00
- 3 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$49.90
- 30天事件云存半年$69.90
- 7 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$69.90
- 3天全天云存一年$89.90
- 30 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$109.99
- 7 Days 24H Recording Yearly$119.99
- 30 Days 24H Recording Yearly$199.99









