Protegus Smart Security vs Siera iSMS 5.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protegus Smart Security
This app allows you to remotely monitor and control existing or new alarm systems using a smartphone or web interface. It provides real-time alerts, enables control of automation devices like gates and heating, and can bypass zones for enhanced security. Upgrade your current system without needing a full replacement.
- Real-time security system monitoring
- Remote control of automation devices
- Arm/Disarm security system
- Bypass zones
- Push notifications for events
- Monitor temperature sensors
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Protegus Intelligent security & control with TRIKDIS devices EVERY existing alarm system can be smart! With PROTEGUS you will always know what is happening at your home with real-time alerts and remote control. PROTEGUS platform offers you an easy way to control any existing or new alarm system from smartphone or using WEB. Protect what really matters for you! Save money and time, no need to change existing alarm system, only upgrade it. Any existing alarm system + TRIKDIS GSM communicator (BETA version) PROTEGUS FUNCTIONALITY: • Monitor the security system. The app displays system status and push notifications about each event. • Control automation devices remotely (open gates, turn on/off heating and etc.) • Call Security Company. New installation + TRIKDIS Control Panel SP231 PROTEGUS FUNCTIONALITY (additional features): • Control the security system. The system can be Armed/Disarmed or set in Stay or Sleep mode for each area. • Bypass zones. It allows to arm the system despite faults or activity in certain zones. • Monitor temperature sensors.
Siera iSMS 5.0
This app allows you to remotely view and manage your Siera IPC and HVR devices. It offers plug-and-play setup, eliminating the need for complex network configurations like port forwarding. Stream live video, record footage, and control PTZ cameras from anywhere.
- Stream live video over Wi-Fi or 4G
- View up to 16 live streams
- Device management
- Snapshot and record video
- PTZ control
- Two-way talk-back
- QR code device addition
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Siera iSMS 5.0 is a P2P way to view Siera´s IPC and HVR,Plug and Play from all over the world. With our APP you can view your devices without the boring job of setting port forwarding and the IP address. Basic function introduction: 1.Stream Videos over WIFI or 4G 2.View up to 16 live video streams 3.Device management. 4.Snapshot and browse picture 5.Record and playback video 6.PTZ control 7.Landscape and Portrait orientation support 8.Two-way talk-back 9.Digital ZOOM 10.Using QR code to add new device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protegus Smart Security at 50% against Siera iSMS 5.0's 0%. Siera iSMS 5.0's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Siera iSMS 5.0 holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Protegus Smart Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of Siera iSMS 5.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Protegus Smart Security ships an update every 6 months, Siera iSMS 5.0 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Protegus Smart Security | Siera iSMS 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 2.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRIKDIS | Siera Electronics |
Customer experience
Protegus Smart Security
Siera iSMS 5.0
In-app purchases
Protegus Smart Security
No in-app purchases
Siera iSMS 5.0
No in-app purchases
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