# Olarm vs Load Shedding Notifier

The clearest difference is rating: Load Shedding Notifier at 4.7 against Olarm's 3.9. Load Shedding Notifier also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Olarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Load Shedding Notifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Olarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Load Shedding Notifier holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Olarm's written reviews are positive against 57% of Load Shedding Notifier's.

Olarm ships an update every 3 weeks, Load Shedding Notifier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Olarm | Load Shedding Notifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olarm/id1008427663/reviews) | **[4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-shedding-notifier/id1560357687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olarm (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641993829) | [Abisoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168378911) |

## What reviewers say

### Olarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olarm/id1008427663)

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.

**Highlights:** Arm, Disarm, Sleep, Stay modes, Arming reminders, Real-time zone activity log, Silent Panic, Cancel Responder, User management, Gate and light control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Load Shedding Notifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-shedding-notifier/id1560357687)

Stay informed about power outages with real-time load shedding status updates. Receive early warnings for scheduled power cuts in your configured areas and view future schedules. The app supports nationwide Eskom and municipal areas, with options for multiple locations and quiet times.

**Highlights:** Real-time load shedding status, Early warning alerts, View monthly schedules, Multiple area configuration, Configurable quiet times, Low data usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Personal supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Business supporter | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than alternatives
- 🎯 Accurate load shedding times
- 🚀 Fast updates on changes
- ✅ Reliable information
- 📱 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🪲 Notification preferences not honored
- 🪲 Shows load shedding, not reduction
- 🪲 App freezes/shuts down
- 🪲 No longer updates in background
- 🪲 Inaccurate information/not updated

**Reported bugs**

- Does not honor notification preferences
- Does not show load reduction schedule
- App freezes and shuts down
- No longer updates in the background
- Schedule not updated/inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Show load reduction schedule
- Allow location detection for schedules
- Simplify schedule format
- Option to turn off tracking cookies
- Widget for iPhone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Olarm free?

Olarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Load Shedding Notifier free?

Load Shedding Notifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Olarm or Load Shedding Notifier?

Load Shedding Notifier is rated higher. Olarm averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Load Shedding Notifier averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Olarm or Load Shedding Notifier have ads?

Load Shedding Notifier shows ads; Olarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Olarm or Load Shedding Notifier?

Olarm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Load Shedding Notifier fortnightly. Most recently, Olarm was updated on October 29, 2026 and Load Shedding Notifier on October 24, 2026.

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