Comparison

CE Smart vs TMC Alarm +

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

Head to head
About

CE Smart

Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set schedules, and automate your home with voice commands. Easily share control with family members for a connected living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Voice control integration
  • Automated scheduling and timers
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device setup
  • Custom automations and scenes
Features
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CE Smart, CE Smart Home, Smart Living, Wi-Fi Connected Devices, Remote Control 1. Remote Control: Turn devices on/off from anywhere in the world with the mobile app 2. Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one app 3. Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts 4. Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off 5. Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members 6. Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app 7. Automations and Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features

About

TMC Alarm +

Remotely manage your home security system with this app. Arm and disarm your system, control user access, and receive instant notifications for events like door openings or motion detection.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • User and code management
  • Real-time notification rules
  • Door/window open alerts
  • Motion detection alerts
Features
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It’s your home, you set the rules. The TMC Alarm + app gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Arm and disarm your security system remotely, manage users and codes with ease. Set rules for real-time notifications and know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected.

Screenshots

CE Smart4 screens
TMC Alarm +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TMC Alarm + at every 3 weeks against CE Smart's every 4 months. CE Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CE Smart against 4.8 for TMC Alarm +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 982 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 41% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, TMC Alarm + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CE Smart versus TMC Alarm +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCE SmartTMC Alarm +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings)4.8 (982 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews41.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better982
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB274 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCharging EssentialsEnergy Savings Corp

Customer experience

CE Smart

All ratings2,334 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative52.3%

TMC Alarm +

All ratings964 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.7%

User reviews

CE Smart

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Efficient and reliable
  • 🔌 Easy to set up and use
  • 📊 Helpful energy monitoring
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 🗓️ Convenient scheduling and automation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and app crashes
  • 🔧 Poor customer support and lack of troubleshooting
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • 🚫 Devices randomly going offline
  • 🤔 Confusing setup and configuration

TMC Alarm +

From 982 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 🚀 Great security system
  • 💡 Useful app features like remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, app often offline
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance, multiple issues arming/disarming
  • 🐛 Sensor labeling problems

Bugs and requests

CE Smart

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not working after iOS updates
  • Unable to change device names or locations
  • Alexa integration not functioning properly
  • Scheduled timers and automations not reliable
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Export energy usage data
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Backup and restore device settings
  • Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems

TMC Alarm +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invalid access code errors
  • App not loading after updates
  • Home dashboard buttons disappearing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Scheduled arm/disarm feature
  • Emergency/SOS button in app
  • Integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

CE Smart

No in-app purchases

None

TMC Alarm +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CE Smart free?
CE Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMC Alarm + free?
TMC Alarm + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CE Smart or TMC Alarm +?
TMC Alarm + is rated higher. CE Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while TMC Alarm + averages 4.8 from 982 ratings.
Do CE Smart or TMC Alarm + have ads?
Neither CE Smart nor TMC Alarm + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CE Smart or TMC Alarm +?
CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, and TMC Alarm + every 3 weeks. Most recently, CE Smart was updated on October 21, 2026 and TMC Alarm + on October 20, 2026.

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