Olarm vs Ghost X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Olarm
Control and manage your home alarm system directly from your smartphone. This app allows you to arm, disarm, and monitor your system in real-time, receive notifications, and manage users. It also offers features like silent panic and gate control.
- Arm, Disarm, Sleep, Stay modes
- Arming reminders
- Real-time zone activity log
- Silent Panic
- Cancel Responder
- User management
- Gate and light control
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This is the companion app to the Olarm device. Plug and play into your existing home alarm system and you can control and manage your home alarm system from your phone. Please visit our website for more information. Features: - Set your alarm system to Arm, Disarm, Sleep or Stay - Set reminders to arm your system - Real-time zone activity log and notifications - Silent Panic - Cancel Responder - User management - Monitor electric fence - Control gates and lights
Ghost X
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Introducing the GHOST Anti-Theft System with Bluetooth Function Take full control of your vehicle using the GHOST Connect application from your smartphone! Experience our latest enhancements and a revamped user interface. If you encounter connectivity issues, consider clearing the app data. Please note that re-pairing with the GHOST will be necessary in such cases. New Features Include: - Automatic Disarm - Proximity Lock - Valet Mode - Enhanced Service Mode Kindly note that these exciting additions are exclusive to the GHOST X Modules only! Contact your Ghost Dealer or Distributor for Additional Information. Key Highlights: - Automatic activation/deactivation - Service mode toggle - Multiple pairings with other vehicles and devices - Bypass/Fail-Safe Mode Operating Procedure: 1. Launch the GHOST application on your smartphone. 2. Choose your GHOST by tapping the visible device and selecting "connect." 3. Enter the provided 4-digit code to unlock the GHOST. 4. Activate or deactivate the GHOST by tapping "ARMED" or "DISARMED." 5. Access settings and features via the gear icon. Acquire your GHOST Anti-Theft System online at https://www.ghostsa.co.za or visit our local fitment centers nationwide. Suitable for all modern vehicles manufactured from 2005 onwards. Please be aware that app availability is limited to GHOST SA Systems equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Attention: Compatibility relies on phone software and device specifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Olarm at every 3 weeks against Ghost X's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Olarm ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghost X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olarm | Ghost X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olarm (Pty) Ltd | SELETRON SNC DI LAGO EMANUEL & STEFANO |
In-app purchases
Olarm
No in-app purchases
Ghost X
No in-app purchases
