Kidde vs Schijvens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kidde
Monitor your home's safety with real-time alerts for smoke, CO, and water leaks. This app integrates with smart devices, offering advanced indoor air quality insights and notifications for device maintenance.
- Real-time alarm notifications
- Smart Hush® functionality
- QR code setup
- Device replacement alerts
- Advanced Mold Risk Analysis
- Thermal Comfort readings
- Weekly air quality reports
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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
Schijvens
This app calculates powerlifting scores, allowing users to compare their lifts across different weight classes. It provides a standardized way to evaluate performance in weightlifting competitions.
- Powerlifting score calculation
- Cross-weight class comparison
- Lift analysis
- Weightlifting performance evaluation
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Powerlifting score calculator to compare your lifts across weight classes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schijvens at none against Kidde's 2. Schijvens also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kidde's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Schijvens asks for nothing beyond the download.
Schijvens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidde has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, Schijvens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidde | Schijvens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment | Gentry Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Kidde
Schijvens
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
Schijvens
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
Schijvens
No in-app purchases
