Comparison

OV2 Alarm vs SpoolTool

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

Head to head
About

OV2 Alarm

Manage your OV2 security system directly from your smartphone. Arm, disarm, and control users, accessories, and sensors without monthly fees. Offers cloud-based recording plans for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote system management
  • Arm and disarm functionality
  • User, accessory, and sensor control
  • Cloud-based recording plans
  • No monthly fees for core management
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With this free app securely linked to your OV2 unit, you get to manage the entire system with ease, and change system states or settings such as arm, disarm, and add/remove users, accessories and sensors directly on your smartphone, without any headaches or monthly fees. Statement for the Auto-Renewable Cloud-Based Recording Plans 1. Payment: Auto-renewable subscriptions include “Basic Monthly / Basic Annually / Premium Monthly / Premium Annually”. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 2. Auto-renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 3. Cancel subscription: The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 4. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Terms_and_Conditions.html Privacy policy: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Privacy.html

About

SpoolTool

Features
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SpoolTool is a clean and easy-to-use app for tracking your 3D printing filament en accessories. Keep an overview of your filament spools, materials and remaining weight and accessories, so you always know what you have available before starting a print. Key features: • Track filament spools and remaining weight • Support for common materials like PLA, PETG and TPU • Stock inventory • Accessory inventory • Simple and distraction-free interface • iCloud synchronization SpoolTool+ (optional in-app purchase): • Unlock additional filament materials • Unlock all accessories • Add more brands and detailed filament information • Enable cost calculation features • Configure spool stock locations SpoolTool does not require an account and does not collect personal data. App data can be stored securely using iCloud when enabled on your device. Built with focus on simplicity, privacy and ease of use.

Screenshots

OV2 Alarm4 screens
SpoolTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpoolTool at weekly against OV2 Alarm's every 4 months. OV2 Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OV2 Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SpoolTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OV2 Alarm ships an update every 4 months, SpoolTool weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OV2 Alarm versus SpoolTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOV2 AlarmSpoolTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationLuc Janssen

In-app purchases

4 purchases

OV2 Alarm

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annually$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annually$69.991 Year
1 purchases

SpoolTool

One-time1
  • SpoolTool+$1.99

Questions

Is OV2 Alarm free?
OV2 Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolTool free?
SpoolTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OV2 Alarm or SpoolTool have ads?
Neither OV2 Alarm nor SpoolTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OV2 Alarm or SpoolTool?
OV2 Alarm ships an update every 4 months, and SpoolTool weekly. Most recently, OV2 Alarm was updated on September 25, 2026 and SpoolTool on October 10, 2026.

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