Comparison

Frontpoint vs Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frontpoint

Easily monitor and control your home security system from anywhere. Receive real-time alerts, view live video, and manage connected devices like lights and thermostats. Enjoy the simplicity and security of your system on the go.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm system remotely
  • Real-time notifications
  • View live/recorded video
  • Control smart home devices
  • System status updates
Features
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For Frontpoint customers, staying connected to your home has never been easier. Frontpoint’s app keeps you in touch and in control of your Frontpoint system from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. Monitoring your home no matter where you are is as easy as sending and receiving messages. You’ll get the simplicity and security that Frontpoint is known for, at your fingertips and on the go. Note: This app requires a Frontpoint system and service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. With our mobile app, you can: • Easily arm and disarm your system from anywhere • Receive real-time email, text or push notifications for events that you select • View live or recorded video • Control lights, locks and thermostats • And much more!

About

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Manage your pet's containment system remotely. Set invisible boundaries and safe zones to keep your pet secure in the yard or specific areas. Receive real-time alerts and system status updates to ensure your pet's safety and independence.

Highlights
  • Set invisible boundaries
  • Define safe zones
  • Monitor boundary wire strength
  • Track device battery life
  • Check Wi-Fi connection
  • Receive system alerts
  • Control Smart Doorman™
Features
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The Boundary Plus Smart™ System App works seamlessly with the Boundary Plus Smart Containment and Freedom Solutions to provide unsurpassed confidence that your system is operating at optimal levels. The Smart Doorman™ provides your pet the independence to explore your yard as needed while the containment system provides you confidence that they will remain securely in their Safe Area. The containment system provides both indoor and outdoor solutions for your pet including the ability to: - Set an Invisible Boundary® Area allowing your pet to fully enjoy your yard while giving you confidence that they are not leaving their Safe Area. - Set Safe Zones using SmartShields™ Devices to block areas where pets cannot go such as flower beds, the sofa, a child’s room or a trashcan. Overall, the system allows you to enjoy your pet more and worry about them less. With our latest technology, we have created an app which provides information on the system so you can be confident the system is working, and your pet is secure regardless of where you are. The app tracks: - Strength of your boundary wire - Battery life on all devices - Wi-Fi connection - Whether your pet is inside or outside (only available with installation of Smart Doorman™ Unit) All of that is displayed at a glance so you know the system is working well without moving from the couch or leaving your office. The app also provides notifications on maintaining your system including - Prompts to charge/replace batteries - Early indications if you need to contact your local dealer for a service call - Check your Wi-Fi connection If there is a critical issue, you will get a push notification alert, so you react quickly even when not at home. Critical alerts include - Wire breaks - Your dog leaving the Safe Area Equally important, you will get a notification when the issue is resolved. In addition, if you have the Smart Doorman, you will also be able to change the door from locked to unlocked to auto mode from your phone. If you notice something unusual or have other system questions and need to contact your local dealer, their information is contained within the app so you can easily get in touch with them. You can also share the app with other family members so everyone in the house can know your pet is secure and happy in the yard.

Screenshots

Frontpoint4 screens
Boundary Plus Smart™ System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frontpoint at 4.3 against Boundary Plus Smart™ System's 2.4. Frontpoint also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 97). Boundary Plus Smart™ System's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frontpoint holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontpoint has 4.6K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Frontpoint's written reviews are positive against 12% of Boundary Plus Smart™ System's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontpoint ships an update every 3 months, Boundary Plus Smart™ System every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frontpoint versus Boundary Plus Smart™ System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontpointBoundary Plus Smart™ System
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4.6K ratings) — better2.4 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better97
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontpoint Security SolutionsRadio Systems Corporation

Customer experience

Frontpoint

All ratings4,609 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative69.7%

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

All ratings97 ratings
Positive30.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative63.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.4%

User reviews

Frontpoint

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure system
  • 👍 Practical design
  • 📸 Good camera quality
  • 🔥 Works as designed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Downloading failures
  • 🐛 Laggy app
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Poor customer support
  • 🤖 Automation limitations

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔋 Battery status notifications (when it works)
  • 💡 Real-time alerts (when it works)
  • 💡 Dog door integration (when it works)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
  • 🐛 Delayed notifications
  • 🐛 App doesn't work
  • 🐛 Useless app

Bugs and requests

Frontpoint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent sensor status reporting
  • Unreliable remote arming/disarming
  • Disappearing widgets after iOS updates
  • Unresponsive app during critical situations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple CarPlay integration
  • Improve app navigation and search
  • Allow remote sensor management
  • Add 24-hour time format option
  • Improve app UI and dark mode support

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App crashes upon saving pet info
  • Authorization code loop
  • Push notifications not received or delayed
  • Alerts not turning off when pet returns
  • Collar not communicating properly
Show 20 more
  • System not resetting
  • Incorrect collar assignment display
  • App not notifying of dead batteries
  • Dog escaped without notification
  • Correction continues after pet re-enters zone
  • Alarm not turning off after re-entry
  • Doggy door never worked
  • App not connecting to system after reinstall
  • App not opening
  • System freezing
  • Dog appears in boundary when out of yard
  • App not updating for over a year
  • Data entries delayed until midnight
  • Cannot reconnect after Wi-Fi change
  • Low battery notifications are incorrect
  • Uploaded pet photo messed up
  • System does not work
  • App does not work
  • Notifications don't work
  • Breaks not populating in history or on wrong day

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow basic system adjustments
  • Improve app reliability
  • Provide real-time data
  • Add troubleshooting capabilities
  • Make collar assignment clear in app
Show 11 more
  • Improve app user-friendliness
  • Add chat support feature
  • Allow users to update pet profile information
  • Fix app crashing issues
  • Allow users to reset false alerts
  • Improve notification consistency
  • Add localization for time zones
  • Enable real-time data streaming
  • Allow users to sign up easily
  • Provide operator manuals
  • Fix GPS collar size issue

In-app purchases

None

Frontpoint

No in-app purchases

None

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frontpoint free?
Frontpoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boundary Plus Smart™ System free?
Boundary Plus Smart™ System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frontpoint or Boundary Plus Smart™ System?
Frontpoint is rated higher. Frontpoint averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Boundary Plus Smart™ System averages 2.4 from 97 ratings.
Do Frontpoint or Boundary Plus Smart™ System have ads?
Neither Frontpoint nor Boundary Plus Smart™ System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frontpoint or Boundary Plus Smart™ System?
Frontpoint ships an update every 3 months, and Boundary Plus Smart™ System every 2 months. Most recently, Frontpoint was updated on November 6, 2026 and Boundary Plus Smart™ System on November 3, 2026.

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