Comparison

Säkra vs InstaCarb

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

Head to head
About

Säkra

Features
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Control and monitor your PowerMaster Tyco alarm system anywhere, anytime. Whether you're at home, at work on a business trip or on vacation this app lets you control and monitor your alarm system locally and remotely. With this app, you can: - Arm and Disarm the alarm system - View status of various system devices - Enrol, remove and bypass system devices - View system alarms, alerts and troubles - View history of events with video verification - View protected premises via PIR cameras - View alarm video from PIR cameras - Get push notifications from alarm system Parameters: - Host Address: the interactive IP address or DNS name provided by security service provider or monitoring station - Panel ID: a unique specifier, typically the panel serial number provided my security service provider or monitoring station - User Code: the user's own panel's code

About

InstaCarb

Features
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InstaCarb helps you count carbohydrates quickly, easily, and directly on your phone. Perfect for those living with diabetes, type 1 diabetes (T1D), or anyone who wants a better overview of carbs in their diet. Developed in Sweden by parents of children with type 1 diabetes – with real-life experience of how time-consuming and stressful carb counting can be in everyday life. Our goal is to make carb counting easier, more accessible, and less stressful – for both children and adults. Features AI meal analysis Take a photo of your meal and get an estimate of the carbohydrate content in seconds. Voice input (NEW) Describe your meal using your voice and have it automatically converted into foods and carbohydrates. Food database Access to the largest food database in the Nordics with over 10,000 food items, including restaurant meals and gluten-free options. Multiple languages The app is available in Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, English, and German. Build your own meals Combine multiple foods and instantly see the total carbohydrate content. Favorites Save your most common meals for quick and easy carb counting. Fast and intuitive design Designed for everyday use – at home, at school, or at a restaurant. Data sources Carbohydrate data in InstaCarb is based on reliable and open sources: • Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) • USDA FoodData Central (USA) • EFSA – European Food Safety Authority Important information InstaCarb is an educational and practical tool for everyday carbohydrate counting. The app does not provide medical advice and does not replace professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. InstaCarb does not calculate insulin doses and should not be used as a basis for medical decisions. Always consult your healthcare provider with any questions about diet or treatment. Subscription & Terms InstaCarb is offered as an auto-renewable subscription: • Weekly subscription – $3.99 per week • Monthly subscription – $5.00 per month • Yearly subscription – $79.99 per year The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy https://diabeteshjalp.se/pages/instacarb-policy-support Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Developed by Diabeta Solutions Sweden AB We develop smart digital tools that simplify everyday life for families living with diabetes.

Screenshots

Säkra4 screens
InstaCarb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Säkra at Free against InstaCarb's $3.99. Säkra also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). InstaCarb's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Säkra is free to download; InstaCarb costs $3.99 up front. InstaCarb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Säkra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Säkra ships an update every 15 months, InstaCarb monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Säkra versus InstaCarb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSäkraInstaCarb
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakra Larm i Sverige ABmattias Brokmark Holmlund

In-app purchases

None

Säkra

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

InstaCarb

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Säkra free?
Säkra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaCarb free?
InstaCarb costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Säkra or InstaCarb have ads?
Neither Säkra nor InstaCarb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Säkra or InstaCarb?
Säkra ships an update every 15 months, and InstaCarb monthly. Most recently, Säkra was updated on September 8, 2026 and InstaCarb on September 9, 2026.

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