Comparison

ArmME Security App vs Openserve Connect

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

Head to head
About

ArmME Security App

Control and monitor your home or business alarm system remotely. Arm, disarm, and receive alerts for triggered alarms. Manage gates, garage doors, lights, and other connected devices from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm/stay
  • Triggered alarm alerts
  • Gate/garage door control
  • Lights/sprinkler control
  • AC power status
  • Customizable area names
  • Event log access
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Monitor and control your alarm system from anywhere in the world when using a Rhino alarm panel or a Falcon communicator with selected third-party alarm panels. The ArmME app allows you to be in control and aware of whatever is happening at your home or business even when you’re not there. With the ArmME app, you are easily able to: - Arm, disarm or stay arm different areas of your home as set up by the technician - Receive alerts when the alarm is triggered and know where on your property the intrusion occurred - Check whether your alarm system is armed or not - Open or close your gate or garage door and switch your lights, sprinklers and pool pump on or off - See if there is AC power or not at your place - Identify the different areas or partitions of your home by uploading photos and customising area and zone names - Access a history of events via the event log - Bypass specific zones, when in use, to prevent triggering an alarm PLEASE NOTE: To access the above features and more you have to be using a Rhino 68, 816, 232 or 832 alarm panel or a Falcon communicator which is connected via the serial port to one of these third-party panels: - IDS X-Series & IDS805 - Texecom Premier 412, 816 & 832 - Paradox MG & SP series - DSC PowerSeries and PowerSeries Neo - Risco LightSYS 2 - Orisec ZP-10, 20, 40, & 100 - Hikvision AX Pro Terms & Conditions apply.

About

Openserve Connect

This app provides a direct link to Openserve, South Africa's largest telecommunications infrastructure provider. It allows users to check broadband coverage, find ISPs and their deals, test network performance, and manage their fibre services. Users can also track orders, request upgrades, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Highlights
  • Check broadband coverage
  • Find ISP details and deals
  • Monitor network status and outages
  • Test Wi-Fi speed and network line
  • Manage fibre service orders
  • Request line speed upgrades
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Features
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Openserve is South Africa’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider. As the leader in broadband connectivity, we are committed to keeping you connected. Access to information puts you in control of your connectivity needs. The Openserve Connect App is your gateway to information, updates, and self-service functionalities that put you in control. Our App lets you: - Check broadband coverage - Find ISPs details - Explore ISP deals - Find ISPs details - Explore Openserve broadband network services - Check network status for network outages - Test the network line - Wi-Fi Speed test - Information and troubleshooting guidelines - Learn about our broadband network - Place an order for fibre service with Openserve - Link services to your profile using ONT serial number or using your device camera to capture the serial number barcode - Request a line speed upgrade from your ISP - Track faults and orders that are associated with any of your linked service numbers - Search for an order and add it to your profile so you can easily track progress for new services - View and show interest in the best Fibre deals Not yet on the Openserve network? No problem. Download the app, check the coverage map to see broadband options available in your area, and get your home or business connected!

Screenshots

ArmME Security App4 screens
Openserve Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Openserve Connect at none against ArmME Security App's shown. Openserve Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ArmME Security App's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (24% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArmME Security App holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of ArmME Security App's written reviews are positive against 14% of Openserve Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArmME Security App ships an update every 5 weeks, Openserve Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArmME Security App versus Openserve Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmME Security AppOpenserve Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (50 ratings) — better3.8 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5062 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmecor (Pty) LtdOpenserve (Pty) Ltd

Customer experience

ArmME Security App

All ratings50 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative56.9%

Openserve Connect

All ratings62 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative84.7%

Bugs and requests

ArmME Security App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Openserve Connect

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App doesn't open or loads indefinitely
  • App crashes when running line tests
  • App crashes during registration/address entry
  • App shows 'all good in the hood' when network is down
  • App doesn't allow fault logging
Show 7 more
  • App doesn't validate service numbers
  • App doesn't show all screens on iPad
  • App crashes after entering order number
  • App freezes on login screen
  • App shows blank pages for appointments/order tracking
  • App jams the UI with open faults
  • App doesn't update installation progress correctly

Requested features

22 requests
  • Ability to log faults directly
  • Improved customer support accessibility
  • Clearer installation and tracking information
  • Better communication regarding service outages
  • Fix app crashes during line tests
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  • Ensure app accurately reflects network status
  • Provide a way to contact human support
  • Allow users to track orders more effectively
  • Fix issues with prepaid bundle recharges
  • Ensure sales agents are accurate with deals
  • Resolve issues with lost prepaid voucher money
  • Improve call centre organization and helpfulness
  • Address slow internet speeds and disconnections
  • Provide timely feedback on reported issues
  • Fix app bugs after order number entry
  • Streamline the registration process
  • Ensure app accurately reflects installation progress
  • Fix app crashes when running line tests
  • Unjam UI when faults are logged
  • Make app functional on iPads
  • Provide a clear way to log faults
  • Ensure app works with data when no internet

In-app purchases

None

ArmME Security App

No in-app purchases

None

Openserve Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArmME Security App free?
ArmME Security App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Openserve Connect free?
Openserve Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArmME Security App or Openserve Connect?
ArmME Security App is rated higher. ArmME Security App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Openserve Connect averages 3.8 from 62 ratings.
Do ArmME Security App or Openserve Connect have ads?
ArmME Security App shows ads; Openserve Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, ArmME Security App or Openserve Connect?
ArmME Security App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Openserve Connect monthly. Most recently, ArmME Security App was updated on October 5, 2026 and Openserve Connect on October 3, 2026.

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