Comparison

ERA Invincible Alarm App vs AlarmSMS Controller

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

Head to head
About

ERA Invincible Alarm App

Remotely control and monitor your home security system from anywhere in the world. Set custom alerts, receive notifications, and even connect to a WiFi camera for live viewing and two-way audio. Multiple users and devices are supported for comprehensive home protection.

Highlights
  • Remote control and monitoring
  • Customizable alerts and notifications
  • Automatic network switching (SMS/GPRS/PSTN)
  • Arm, part-arm, disarm functions
  • Remote voice memo and listening
  • HD WiFi IP camera integration
  • Two-way audio communication
Features
Read full description

The Invincible Dual Network Alarm System can be remotely controlled and monitored, from anywhere in the world via your Smartphone. Robust and reliable, the Invincible allows you to set your network, alert and notification preferences to suit your personal security and lifestyle needs. Automatic network switching between SMS/GPRS and PSTN (landline) for even greater reassurance that you will receive alerts and notifications to your Smartphone as they happen. In the event of an alarm activation the invincible will communicate details of the event following the user’s notification preferences. For example, the user can select dial out to pre-stored phone numbers via landline telephone, and/or GPRS push messages. The easy to use Invincible App interface enables you to effortlessly control the Alarm via text messaging or GPRS: arm, part-arm, disarm, remote voice memo or listening in. Multiple Smartphone App owners can connect to and control one Invincible; or vice versa, multiple Invincible alarms can be controlled by one Smartphone App owner. The Invincible App also allows you to connect to a HD WiFi IP116 Camera (available separately) to view, talk to via two-way audio and monitor your home remotely. Living in a home protected by ERA is Total Security ERA is a name synonymous with home security, as a market leader in the design of innovative security solutions we have a range of products to secure your home. With over 175 years of manufacturing, design and innovation, we have been firmly at the heart of securing Britain’s homes since 1838. From trusted window and door security products, to the latest in smart-home solutions, ERA has a wealth of knowledge and a vast product range to fulfil all your home security needs.

About

AlarmSMS Controller

Features
Read full description

AlarmSMS Controller is a simple, flexible GSM alarm control app for security systems that support SMS commands. Instead of typing the same SMS commands every time, you can create clean command buttons for your alarm system and use them whenever you need to arm, disarm, check status, activate stay mode, control siren functions, manage zones, or send any custom command supported by your GSM alarm panel. AlarmSMS Controller is not locked to one alarm brand. You can add your alarm phone number, create your own SMS commands, choose icons and colors, and organize everything in one easy-to-use interface. Main features: β€’ Control compatible GSM alarm systems by SMS β€’ Create custom arm, disarm, stay, status, siren, and zone commands β€’ Add multiple alarm profiles β€’ Save alarm phone numbers and command presets β€’ Choose icons and colors for each command β€’ Organize your most used security commands β€’ Works with many GSM alarm panels that accept SMS commands β€’ Backup and restore your setup β€’ No account required β€’ Data stored locally on your device Perfect for users who already have a GSM alarm panel and want a faster, cleaner way to send SMS control commands without remembering command codes manually. Important: AlarmSMS Controller does not monitor your alarm system, receive alarm events, or replace a professional security service. The app only helps you prepare and send SMS commands to compatible GSM alarm systems. SMS charges may apply depending on your mobile provider.

Screenshots

ERA Invincible Alarm App4 screens
AlarmSMS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ERA Invincible Alarm App at none against AlarmSMS Controller's 1. ERA Invincible Alarm App also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). AlarmSMS Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AlarmSMS Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ERA Invincible Alarm App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ERA Invincible Alarm App ships an update every 5 months, AlarmSMS Controller every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ERA Invincible Alarm App versus AlarmSMS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterERA Invincible Alarm AppAlarmSMS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERA HOME SECURITY LIMITEDGeorge Alexandrou

In-app purchases

None

ERA Invincible Alarm App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlarmSMS Controller

One-time1
  • AlarmSMS Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ERA Invincible Alarm App free?
ERA Invincible Alarm App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlarmSMS Controller free?
AlarmSMS Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ERA Invincible Alarm App or AlarmSMS Controller have ads?
Neither ERA Invincible Alarm App nor AlarmSMS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ERA Invincible Alarm App or AlarmSMS Controller?
ERA Invincible Alarm App ships an update every 5 months, and AlarmSMS Controller every 5 weeks. Most recently, ERA Invincible Alarm App was updated on November 2, 2026 and AlarmSMS Controller on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons