Comparison

Kidde vs Sheara

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

Sheara

This wellness companion offers daily tips, a chat feature for your thoughts, wellness check-ins, and light trivia. It uses location data optionally for personalized tips. It is not a substitute for professional medical or emergency services.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily tips
  • Chat with AI companion
  • Wellness check-ins
  • Light trivia with friends
  • Optional location-based tips
Features
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Sheara is a warm wellness companion for everyday life — not a medical, therapy, or emergency service. Get personalised daily tips, chat with Ask Sheara when something’s on your mind, track simple wellness check-ins, and play light trivia with friends. Optional weather and commute-style tips use location only when you choose. Sheara Pro (optional subscription) unlocks more Ask chats and tip refreshes each day. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period in your Apple ID settings. Important: Suggestions are for general wellness and information only. They are not diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services or a crisis line (in Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14). Privacy Policy: https://sheara.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://sheara.app/terms Support: support@sheara.app

Screenshots

Kidde4 screens
Sheara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheara at 100% against Kidde's 44%. Sheara also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kidde's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Sheara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sheara 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. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Kidde's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sheara's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidde ships an update every 2 months, Sheara every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kidde versus Sheara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiddeSheara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWalter Kidde Portable EquipmentMordechay Elbar

Customer experience

Kidde

All ratings6,671 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.8%

Sheara

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Sheara

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
2 purchases

Sheara

Subscriptions2
  • Sheara Pro$5.991 Month
  • Sheara Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Kidde free?
Kidde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheara free?
Sheara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kidde or Sheara?
Sheara is rated higher. Kidde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Sheara averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kidde or Sheara have ads?
Neither Kidde nor Sheara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidde or Sheara?
Kidde ships an update every 2 months, and Sheara every 2 days. Most recently, Kidde was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sheara on October 19, 2026.

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