# MyStart Plus vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is rating: apiALARM at 4.7 against MyStart Plus's 1.0. apiALARM also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and review sentiment (28% vs 16%). MyStart Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: apiALARM has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MyStart Plus's written reviews are positive against 28% of apiALARM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyStart Plus | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystart-plus/id1150626377/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **27.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 148 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Automobility Distribution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126478871) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### MyStart Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystart-plus/id1150626377)

Control your vehicle remotely from anywhere in the world. Manage door locks, start or stop the engine, and track its location. Requires specific hardware installation and an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Remote engine start/stop, Keyless entry, Trunk release, Motorized liftgate control, Security system arm/disarm, GPS location tracking, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### apiALARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440)

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

**Highlights:** Remote property control, Intelligent alerts & live video, Automate security routines, Control locks and lights, Two-way audio via doorbell camera, Manage multiple business locations, Respond to alarm events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyStart Plus free?

MyStart Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is apiALARM free?

apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyStart Plus or apiALARM?

apiALARM is rated higher. MyStart Plus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do MyStart Plus or apiALARM have ads?

Neither MyStart Plus nor apiALARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyStart Plus or apiALARM?

MyStart Plus ships an update every 2 months, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, MyStart Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and apiALARM on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*