Comparison

SmartAlarms vs PHGLock PASS

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

Head to head
About

SmartAlarms

Manage your alarm systems remotely through a web or PC interface. This platform supports various alarm devices, including those using Wi-Fi, GPRS, 3G, 4G, and wired networks.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm system management
  • Supports Wi-Fi devices
  • Supports GPRS/3G/4G devices
  • Supports wired LAN devices
  • Web and PC interface access
Features
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Smart Alarm APP is a smart management plateform for alarm systems.It works with WIFI alarm devices as well as alarm devices that communicate via wireless mobile network like GPRS/3G/4G and wired network LAN.User can manage alarm system by logining software on WEB or PC which make management of alarm easier and more convinient.

About

PHGLock PASS

This utility app allows you to unlock various types of locks and cylinders using your smartphone via Bluetooth. It requires specific hardware to function. Contact the developer within the app for more details.

Highlights
  • Unlock doors via Bluetooth
  • Compatible with specific locks/cylinders
  • Requires dedicated hardware
  • In-app contact for information
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PHGLock PASS is used to open the door, by Bluetooth, using different kinds of locks and cylinders which include an specific hardware. You can contact us in the APP if you need more information.

Screenshots

SmartAlarms4 screens
PHGLock PASS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PHGLock PASS at 100% against SmartAlarms's 33%. SmartAlarms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SmartAlarms ships an update every 3 weeks, PHGLock PASS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartAlarms versus PHGLock PASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartAlarmsPHGLock PASS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB335 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer瑞发 李BLUE UNIVERSE CORPORATION

Customer experience

SmartAlarms

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative52.8%

PHGLock PASS

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartAlarms

No in-app purchases

None

PHGLock PASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartAlarms free?
SmartAlarms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PHGLock PASS free?
PHGLock PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartAlarms or PHGLock PASS have ads?
Neither SmartAlarms nor PHGLock PASS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartAlarms or PHGLock PASS?
SmartAlarms ships an update every 3 weeks, and PHGLock PASS every 6 months. Most recently, SmartAlarms was updated on October 20, 2026 and PHGLock PASS on October 12, 2026.

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