Protegus Smart Security vs HikCentral AC
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.
HikCentral AC
Access your HikCentral Access Control platform remotely. Upload person information, manage doors, and utilize video intercom features. Receive real-time alarm notifications for enhanced security.
- Remote access to HikCentral Access Control
- Upload person information
- Control doors remotely
- Video intercom functionality
- Real-time alarm notifications
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HikCentral Access Control Mobile Client provides the access to the HikCentral Access Control platform via Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G networks, allowing you to remotely upload the person information, control doors, realize video intercom applications, and receive real-time alarm notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protegus Smart Security at 50% against HikCentral AC's 0%. Protegus Smart Security also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). HikCentral AC's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HikCentral AC holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Protegus Smart Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of HikCentral AC'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, HikCentral AC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protegus Smart Security | HikCentral AC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRIKDIS, UAB | 旭东 陈 |
Customer experience
Protegus Smart Security
HikCentral AC
In-app purchases
Protegus Smart Security
No in-app purchases
HikCentral AC
No in-app purchases
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