Head-to-head · Home Security Camera Apps
Arlo Secure vs mydlink
Arlo Secure leads on 0 checks, mydlink on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreArlo Secure · 8.9/10
- Most featuresmydlink · 3 of 3
Arlo Secure scores higher on our rubric for home security camera apps: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
mydlink offers local recording; Arlo Secure doesn't publish it.
Arlo Secure is the better fit for arlo owners who want cloud history and smart alerts. mydlink is the better fit for D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features.
- Arlo Secure fits best
Arlo owners who want cloud history and smart alerts
- mydlink fits best
D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features
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Side by side
| Feature | Arlo Secure 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | mydlink 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Home Security Camera Apps | #6 in Home Security Camera Apps |
| Best for | Arlo owners who want cloud history and smart alerts | D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $0.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Community | Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Arlo Secure 2/3 · mydlink 3/3 | ||
| Cloud recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local recording | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Smart display support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max video resolution | 4k | Not published |
| Camera limit | Not published | 3 cameras |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Arlo Secure brings live camera viewing, device management, and activity alerts together for owners of compatible Arlo cameras and other Arlo devices. It is available through web, iOS, and Android, with cloud video history and detection… Read the review → |
mydlink is D-Link’s mobile app for managing compatible cameras, smart plugs and sensors on iOS and Android. It suits households already using D-Link devices that want live viewing, recorded events and basic smart-home controls in one… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Arlo Secure — where it wins
- Streams live feeds and manages compatible Arlo devices on web and mobile.
- Eligible plans add 60-day video history and smart activity zones.
- Detects people, vehicles, animals, and packages; compatible cameras can record up to 4K.
Where it doesn't
- There is no standalone free plan; the service is paid.
- Cloud history and recording capabilities depend on plan and compatible hardware.
- Google Home viewing is limited to compatible displays and video devices.
mydlink — where it wins
- Combines live and multi-camera views with motion- and sound-triggered clips
- Adds scenes, schedules, geofencing and smart-device automations
- Offers Alexa and Google Assistant display streaming on supported devices
Where it doesn't
- Works with compatible D-Link cameras and device features vary by model
- Cloud recording starts at one day, even on the Free and Lite plans
- Person and zone detection are available only on select cameras
- Arlo Secure8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A camera-management app with cloud history and detection features on paid plans.
Visit Arlo SecureFull verdict → - mydlink8.7/10 · From $0.99/mo
A camera companion with useful automations and cloud clips, but limited to compatible D-Link devices.
Visit mydlinkFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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