LARKKEY vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LARKKEY
Control your smart home devices remotely, manage power consumption, and set custom schedules for appliances. Share device access with family and friends to easily enjoy a connected lifestyle from anywhere.
- Remote appliance control
- Power saving management
- Add multiple home appliances
- Flexible timing tasks
- Device sharing with family
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larkkey, easy to build cloud intelligent life 1 remote control of household appliances, power saving, worry, want to leave whenever and wherever possible. 2 can be added at the same time a variety of home appliances, a APP control of all intelligent equipment 3 flexible setting timing tasks, suggesting accurate execution 4 a key sharing device for family and friends, the whole family to easily enjoy intelligent life
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LARKKEY at 4.7 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. LARKKEY also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 133). 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.
LARKKEY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LARKKEY has 4.3K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LARKKEY's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.
LARKKEY ships an update every 3 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LARKKEY | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 建敏 陈 | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
LARKKEY
Alpena Auto
User reviews
LARKKEY
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Good video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security camera
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Affordable price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔇 Poor audio quality
- 🔍 Limited camera control and viewing options
Alpena Auto
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
- 🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
- 💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
- ⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
- ✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- 🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
- 🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled
Bugs and requests
LARKKEY
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera goes offline frequently
- App fails to connect to cameras
- Motion detection triggers false alarms
- Cloud storage subscription issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add multi-camera view
- Improve motion detection accuracy
- Allow video downloads
- Provide better customer support
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
LARKKEY
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
