Comparison

Olarm vs Gauteng e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Gauteng e

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Olarm4 screens
Gauteng e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Olarm at every 3 weeks against Gauteng e'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Olarm ships an update every 3 weeks, Gauteng e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Olarm versus Gauteng e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOlarmGauteng e
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB114 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOlarm (Pty) LtdGauteng Provincial Government

In-app purchases

None

Olarm

No in-app purchases

None

Gauteng e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Olarm free?
Olarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gauteng e free?
Gauteng e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Olarm or Gauteng e have ads?
Neither Olarm nor Gauteng e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Olarm or Gauteng e?
Olarm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gauteng e every 2 months. Most recently, Olarm was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gauteng e on September 15, 2026.

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