Comparison

Kidde vs GiveSafe

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

GiveSafe

Discover personal stories of individuals facing hardship and connect with their journeys. Make a difference by donating directly to provide essential resources and receive tax receipts for your contributions. Join a trusted network dedicated to creating lasting impact.

Highlights
  • Read personal stories of hardship
  • Donate directly to individuals
  • Receive tax receipts
  • Trusted network for donations
  • Understand challenges, hopes, and goals
Features
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GiveSafe: Read Their Stories, Make a Difference GiveSafe connects you with the personal stories of individuals experiencing hardship, offering a window into their challenges, hopes, and goals. Whether you're looking to understand their journey or lend a helping hand, GiveSafe makes it easy to engage in meaningful giving. Key Features: Read Their Stories – Discover personal narratives from individuals in need and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and aspirations. Give When Inspired – If a story moves you, you have the option to donate directly, helping provide essential resources like food, shelter, and education. Seamless Giving & Tax Tracking – Effortlessly donate and receive tax receipts for your contributions. Join a Trusted Network – Donations are responsibly managed through our nonprofit and partner organizations to ensure lasting impact. Your support starts with understanding. Download GiveSafe today to read, connect, and uplift lives.

Screenshots

Kidde4 screens
GiveSafe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GiveSafe at none against Kidde's 2. GiveSafe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Kidde's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GiveSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GiveSafe 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidde ships an update every 2 months, GiveSafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kidde versus GiveSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiddeGiveSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalter Kidde Portable EquipmentGIveSafe Labs

Customer experience

Kidde

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

GiveSafe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

GiveSafe

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

GiveSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidde free?
Kidde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GiveSafe free?
GiveSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kidde or GiveSafe?
GiveSafe is rated higher. Kidde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while GiveSafe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kidde or GiveSafe have ads?
Neither Kidde nor GiveSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidde or GiveSafe?
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, and GiveSafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kidde was updated on September 28, 2026 and GiveSafe on June 11, 2026.

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