# Kidde vs Call Carl

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kidde at 6.7K against Call Carl's 1. Kidde also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Call Carl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kidde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Call Carl sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Carl 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kidde | Call Carl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidde/id942334464/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-carl/id6770673431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Walter Kidde Portable Equipment](https://appshunter.io/developer/942334463) | [Samuel Haddaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896760416) |

## What reviewers say

### Kidde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidde/id942334464)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Home Health - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Home Health - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 💡 Useful air quality monitoring
- 👍 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent false alarms
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app and firmware
- 👎 Paywalled features
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add HomeKit support
- Improve historical data tracking
- Provide more detailed temperature/air quality data
- Allow remote alarm silencing
- Enhance app stability and usability


### Call Carl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-carl/id6770673431)

This AI assistant helps homeowners track home systems and appliances, providing timely maintenance reminders and expert advice to prevent costly repairs. It offers a comprehensive home profile, smart scheduling, and a Home Health Score to manage your property effectively.

**Highlights:** AI-powered maintenance advice, Home system and appliance tracking, Smart maintenance scheduling, Home Health Score, Provider contact management, Interactive Q&A with AI

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Carl a Coffee (One-Time) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Carl a Beer (One-Time Tip) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Carl a Meal (One-Time Tip) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kidde free?

Kidde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Call Carl free?

Call Carl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kidde or Call Carl?

Call Carl is rated higher. Kidde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Call Carl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kidde or Call Carl have ads?

Neither Kidde nor Call Carl shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*