# IQbuds vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is rating: apiALARM at 4.7 against IQbuds's 3.1. apiALARM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). IQbuds's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and ratings volume (55 vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of IQbuds's written reviews are positive against 28% of apiALARM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IQbuds ships an update every 3 months, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IQbuds | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqbuds/id1152891936/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 197 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nuheara Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152891935) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### IQbuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqbuds/id1152891936)

Customize your intelligent wireless earbuds to enhance your hearing experience. Personalize sound profiles, control ambient noise, and focus on specific sounds for clearer conversations and immersive audio.

**Highlights:** Ear ID hearing assessment and personalization, Focus on directional sounds, World Blend ambient noise control, SINC for clearer conversations, IQstream TV audio control, Music and call streaming

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Great sound quality
- 👂 Excellent for hearing loss
- ✨ Innovative features
- 👍 Easy initial setup
- 🔋 Good battery life with case

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and frustrating
- ❌ Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Poor customer service
- 📉 Battery drains quickly
- 🎧 Earbuds fall out easily

**Reported bugs**

- Double tap and long tap not responding
- App cancels Ear ID process if interrupted
- Ear ID disappears after logging out
- Profile selection not always switching
- Firmware updates cause issues

**Requested features**

- Add customizable EQ settings
- Implement a factory reset function
- Develop an Apple Watch version
- Add information on replacement tips
- Improve video tutorials with clearer audio or text


### 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 IQbuds free?

IQbuds 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, IQbuds or apiALARM?

apiALARM is rated higher. IQbuds averages 3.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do IQbuds or apiALARM have ads?

IQbuds shows ads; apiALARM does not.

### Which is updated more often, IQbuds or apiALARM?

IQbuds ships an update every 3 months, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, IQbuds 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.*