Olarm vs Gauteng e
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
Gauteng e
This emergency response app provides instant access to a nationwide network of private armed response and medical emergency services. With a simple tap, users can activate a standalone panic button and can conveniently add loved ones to their account for enhanced safety.
- Nationwide private armed response
- Medical emergency services access
- Standalone panic button
- Add loved ones to account
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Introducing the Gauteng Panic Button's E-Panic App! Experience peace of mind by downloading our emergency response app today. Gain instant access to a nationwide network of private armed response and medical emergency services with just a tap on your screen. Key Features: Private armed response and medical emergency service providers Standalone panic button Convenient option to add loved ones to your account Don't wait, prioritize your safety and download the Gauteng Panic Button E-Panic App now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Olarm at 54% against Gauteng e's 36%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Gauteng e fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olarm | Gauteng e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Olarm (Pty) Ltd | Gauteng Provincial Government |
Customer experience
Olarm
Gauteng e
In-app purchases
Olarm
No in-app purchases
Gauteng e
No in-app purchases
