Best Home Security Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the home security category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Home Security Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VivintVivintFree4.6★ (855K)NoNoSep 2026
2Alarm.comAlarm.comFree4.7★ (141K)NoNoSep 2026
3Arlo Secure: Home SecurityArlo Secure: Home SecurityFree4.2★ (402K)YesYesSep 2026
4SimpliSafe Home Security AppSimpliSafe Home Security AppFree4.8★ (323K)NoNoSep 2026
5ADT Pulse ®ADT Pulse ®Free4.8★ (851K)NoNoSep 2026
6Home + SecurityHome + SecurityFree4.3★ (379)NoNoSep 2026
7Cam&Cam - Security cameraCam&Cam - Security cameraFree3.6★ (86)NoYesSep 2026
8Home Security Camera®Home Security Camera®Free3.2★ (36)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Home Security

Vivint#1

Vivint by Vivint

Control your Vivint Smart Home
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😐(855K ratings)
Free
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Manage your entire smart home ecosystem from a single application. Control security systems, cameras, locks, lighting, and thermostats remotely. Receive real-time alerts for enhanced home safety and energy efficiency.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use app
  • 🔒 Provides good security and peace of mind
  • 📽️ Clear and reliable camera footage
  • 🔔 Helpful doorbell and motion detection features
  • 🔌 Integrates well with smart home devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🕰️ Slow camera loading and video playback
  • 📉 Declining app performance over time
  • 🔍 Unreliable motion detection and recording
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and technical support
Alarm.com#2

Alarm.com by Alarm.com

Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😐(141K ratings)
Free
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Connect and protect your home or business with a unified system. Remotely control security, locks, lights, and cameras, and receive intelligent alerts for crime, fire, or water damage. Automate routines and manage your property from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and intuitive app
  • 🔒 Provides good security and monitoring
  • 👍 Easy to use and control home devices
  • 💡 Helpful for remote home management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔋 Unreliable notifications and alerts
  • 👎 Poor customer service and technical support
  • 🕰️ Slow response times for arming/disarming
Arlo Secure: Home Security#3

Arlo Secure: Home Security by Arlo Technologies Inc.

Smart home security protection
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.2😐(402K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Lifestyle
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Home Security

What are the best home security apps for iPhone?
Vivint tops our home security apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 855K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top home security apps we rank are free to download, including Vivint and Alarm.com.
Vivint has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ home security apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Vivint app provides a centralized platform to manage your entire smart home system. You can control your security system, view live camera feeds, lock and unlock doors, adjust thermostats, and automate various home functions from anywhere.
Key features include arming/disarming your security system, remote access to cameras with 30-day DVR recording, two-way talk with doorbell cameras, controlling smart locks, managing thermostats and lights, and receiving custom alerts for events like package delivery or open garage doors.

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