# CE Smart vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CE Smart at 2.3K against apiALARM's 15. CE Smart also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CE Smart against 4.7 for apiALARM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE Smart has 2.3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of CE Smart's written reviews are positive against 31% of apiALARM's.

CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CE Smart | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-smart/id1260847442/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **40.7% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 196 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Charging Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260847441) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### CE Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-smart/id1260847442)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### apiALARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440)

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

**Highlights:** Remote property control, Intelligent alerts & live video, Automate security routines, Control locks and lights, Two-way audio via doorbell camera, Manage multiple business locations, Respond to alarm events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CE Smart free?

CE Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is apiALARM free?

apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CE Smart or apiALARM?

CE Smart is rated higher. CE Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do CE Smart or apiALARM have ads?

Neither CE Smart nor apiALARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CE Smart or apiALARM?

CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, CE Smart was updated on June 10, 2026 and apiALARM on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*