SecureSmart Alarm vs EMC Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SecureSmart Alarm
Control your home security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like doors opening or motion detection. Automate smart devices with custom scenes and recipes to match your daily routines.
- Remote system control
- Real-time event notifications
- Customizable zone configurations
- Smart device automation (scenes/recipes)
- Cloud video storage
- IP camera support
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About Alula At Alula, we believe that the best security solution is provided by the professional security dealer. And we know that today’s security customer expects more than just basic security. In order to deliver the best experience for the needs of today’s modern security customer, you need to design and develop the hardware, software, and services for a complete, end-to-end professional security system for the professional security dealer. The thoughtful technology in our products are designed to keep up with a changing world. Intuitive. Reliable. Innovative. Simplifying your business while saving you money. It’s what you deserve and what people expect. And we’re only scratching the surface of possibilities. Keeping people and property safe is your business. At Alula, creating the tools and support you need to do that, is in our DNA. It’s your home, you set the rules. The Alula App gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Set rules for real-time notifications. Know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected. Technology at your pace With event based "Scenes" and "Recipes", your smart devices can support your way of life. Adjust the entire atmosphere in your home based on your day to day routines. Lights, cameras, garage doors and thermostats can adjust to greet you in the morning or when you arrive back home in the evenings. Alula Home Security Zone Configurations Alula uses zones in coordination with armed modes and zone configurations to determine how your security system responds when a sensor or detector is triggered. Customize your own zone configurations. Cloud Video Services Alula Cloud is an easy-to-use and affordable cloud video solution designed for businesses and homeowners. Now your customers can keep an eye on their home or business with the comfort of knowing their video is securely stored and can be retrieved from anywhere. - Cost Effective: Why purchase expensive hardware storage, especially if there are multiple sites that need surveillance. Easily manage all camera from one platform. - Easy to Use: Built for users who do not want to bother with complicated and expensive systems, with simple setup for dealers. - Flexible Camera Support: Alula Cloud video works with the largest number of leading IP Cameras. Select the right camera for each customer.
EMC Security
Manage your home or business security system remotely. Control your alarm, view live camera feeds, and receive real-time notifications for events. Automate lights, locks, and thermostats for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote alarm arm/disarm
- User code management
- Real-time event notifications
- Video clip storage and viewing
- Live camera streaming
- Smart home device integration
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EMC Security provides security solutions and monitoring for homes and businesses. Control your Connect+ alarm system remotely with this convenient mobile app. • Arm/disarm your system. • Add users, customize codes, and change alarm settings. • Set rules for real-time notifications. If someone disarms your security, opens a window, or turns on a light — you’ll know. Integrate and manage your Connect+ security cameras. • Store and view video clips. • Get notifications and alerts. • View live video from your cameras so you know what’s happening when you’re not there. Connect lights, locks, and thermostats to your security system. • Simplify the things you do every day with convenient automation. • Set up rules to automatically turn the lights on and unlock the doors at a certain time each day. info@emcsecurity .com 844-EMC-SAFE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMC Security at 41% against SecureSmart Alarm's 15%. EMC Security also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 270). 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.
EMC Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMC Security has 5.3K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of SecureSmart Alarm's written reviews are positive against 41% of EMC Security's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SecureSmart Alarm | EMC Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (270 ratings) | 4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 270 | 5.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 275 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alula Holdings, LLC | EMC Security |
Customer experience
SecureSmart Alarm
EMC Security
User reviews
SecureSmart Alarm
From 270 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works perfectly and fast (Jan8000)
- 👍 Finally works! (Avakava)
- 👍 Much improved over the old app (rew872010)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App freezes on white screen
- 🐛 Cannot arm or disarm alarm
- 🐛 App is functionless/useless
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Delayed arm/disarm
EMC Security
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and simple app
- 🔒 Reliable security service
- 👍 Easy to use keypad and app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Unreliable app for arming/disarming system
- 🔒 Slow camera and video feed
- 🔒 Frequent app sign-outs
Bugs and requests
SecureSmart Alarm
Reported bugs
17 issues- Buttons to arm stay and away are missing
- Cannot remotely set alarm in stay mode
- Completely functionless, cannot arm or disarm
- App only shows history, will not allow alarm setting
- App crashes and is extremely delayed in arm/disarming
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- Disarm button missing, requires typing code each time
- App freezes on a white screen after accepting terms
- System crashes, slow, lags, sometimes doesn't upload
- Crashes on iPhone X, XS, and XR
- Communication is slow between source and client
- App stopped giving notifications and is slow to interact
- App is blank, no data showing
- Push notification has no noise alert
- App crashes about half the time
- Touch ID doesn't work
- Authentication error when multiple users log in
- Virtual keypad does not allow zone bypass
Requested features
7 requests- Add Stay & Away buttons
- Add fingerprint login/Face ID for disarming
- Update app more frequently
- Improve responsiveness and reduce lag
- Ensure app works with all phone models
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- Provide clear instructions for setup
- Improve customer support for app issues
EMC Security
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working on iPads
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with password retrieval and biometrics
Requested features
3 requests- Improved camera and video quality
- More reliable app performance
- Longer video recording duration
In-app purchases
SecureSmart Alarm
No in-app purchases
EMC Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SecureSmart Alarm free?
Is EMC Security free?
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