# Home + Security vs Arlo Secure

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home + Security at none against Arlo Secure's 10. Home + Security also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 57%). Arlo Secure's advantage is ratings volume (406K vs 379) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Home + Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Home + Security against 4.2 for Arlo Secure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 406K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Home + Security's written reviews are positive against 57% of Arlo Secure's.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, Arlo Secure weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | Arlo Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews)** | [4.2 (406K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 379 | **406K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 178 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) |

## What reviewers say

### Home + Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393)

Monitor your home remotely with smart security devices. Receive instant alerts for visitors, break-ins, smoke, and carbon monoxide. Control cameras, doorbells, and alarms from your smartphone for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote doorbell answering, Intruder alerts with siren, Person/animal/vehicle detection, Smoke and CO detection alerts, Door and window break-in alerts, Smart indoor camera integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🔒 Secure storage and privacy
- 💡 Intelligent detection and alerts
- 👍 Excellent integration with HomeKit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate motion and person detection
- 🔋 Overheating and high power consumption
- 💡 Lacking customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting camera type
- Geolocation-based automation not working
- Dropbox integration not functioning properly
- Shortcuts integration broken after recent update
- Delayed or missing motion notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable video call notifications
- Improve notification scheduling and customization
- Implement multi-camera management and filtering
- Allow control of floodlight brightness and automation
- Expose object detection to HomeKit for automations


### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #130 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from a single app. Arm/disarm your system, customize activity zones, and receive intelligent alerts. Access live experts and emergency response for round-the-clock protection.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Customizable activity zones, Intelligent motion alerts, 24/7 live security experts, Emergency response activation, High-resolution video viewing, Object detection (person, package, animal, vehicle)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home + Security free?

Home + Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arlo Secure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home + Security or Arlo Secure?

Home + Security is rated higher. Home + Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 406K ratings.

### Do Home + Security or Arlo Secure have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Home + Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, Home + Security or Arlo Secure?

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arlo Secure on September 24, 2026.

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