AW1 Alarm vs MS Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AW1 Alarm
This smart home security hub connects to your WiFi, allowing you to manage your home's safety and convenience from your smartphone. Control sensors, set schedules, and receive real-time alerts without monthly fees.
- Manage system remotely
- Add/remove users and accessories
- Real-time anomaly alerts
- Customizable exit/entry delays
- Scheduled arm/disarm cycles
- Adjustable siren volume and duration
- Support for up to 40 wireless sensors
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A brainchild of top design teams in Amsterdam, Dallas and Shenzhen, the AW1 etches another mark in the elegant, minimalistic, wireless smart home solution portfolio of Chuango. After nearly a year of research and design prototyping, Chuango AW1 is now available as a smart home and DIY security hub that guarantees the safety, security, comfort and convenience of your home, SOHO or small shop via your existing WiFi connection. With this free app securely linked to your AW1 unit, you get to manage the entire system with ease, and change system states or settings such as arm, disarm, and add/remove users, accessories and sensors directly on your smartphone, without any headaches or monthly fees. Chuango AW1 is ideal for any residential or small commercial application. 1. Up to 40 wireless sensors and accessories, such as door/window contacts, smart plugs and motion/flood/gas/smoke detectors, can be effortlessly controlled by one AW1 base unit, which pushes alerts to your smartphone in real time should any anomaly arise. 2. You can set exit and entry delays, so you can come and go with grace, without needing to fumble around for your phone or remote control in your pocket or purse. 3. Pre-scheduled arm/disarm cycles can be set to accommodate your work routine and/or store business hours. 4. Siren durations and volumes can be set at will, meaning that Chuango AW1 can silently guard for you or thwart would-be burglars with a formidable sound at 85 decibels. 5. Multiple users and smartphones can check in on one AW1, so you and your loved ones will always be in the know, on the go. Smart home, smart security!
MS Panel
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-Ultra-thin wall-mounted lighting control system - LCD color screen man-machine interaction, simple and flexible operation - WiFi + DMX/RDM protocol, support remote and LAN control - Built-in advanced touch vibration technology - 8 DIY scene keys - Up to 512 lamps, 512 scenes and scene switching states can be added - Dimming, color temperature, RGB, RGBW, RGBWY lamps can be controlled - Work with DMX-TRIG can trigger 15 scenes via dry contact - Slow start / slow close time and lamp power can be set
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MS Panel at every 2 months against AW1 Alarm's every 7 months. AW1 Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AW1 Alarm ships an update every 7 months, MS Panel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AW1 Alarm | MS Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 โ better | 9.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | Zhuhai Ltech Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AW1 Alarm
No in-app purchases
MS Panel
No in-app purchases









