Alarm 4 home + vs zComms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Alarm 4 home +
Control your GSM wireless smart alarm system remotely. Easily arm, disarm, and manage your security system from your iPhone or iPod.
- Remote alarm system control
- Arm and disarm functionality
- GSM wireless system compatibility
- User-friendly interface
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zComms
Transform your Ness security panel into a smart home hub. This application enables Z-Wave device control and push notifications through your mobile device via a Ness Z-Wave Gateway.
- Z-Wave device control
- Smart home integration
- Push notifications
- Rule engine for automation
- Remote access via mobile
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Ness zComms turns your Ness D8 / D16 Security Panels into a smart home with Z-Wave Control. This app talks though the Ness Z-Wave Gateway to give your D8 / D16 alarm panel Z-Wave control with your mobile device. zComms has a simple and powerful rule engine to control your Z-Wave devices and receive push notifications over the internet. * Requires D8 / D16 version firmware 7.8 or above for D8/D16 integration. * Requires Ness IP232 Module (101-244) configured to your D8 / D16 for panel to work with app. Not included or supplied with Ness Z-Wave Gateway or App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: zComms at 33% against Alarm 4 home +'s 0%. zComms also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Alarm 4 home +'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alarm 4 home + ships an update every 5 months, zComms monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarm 4 home + | zComms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | China Security & Fire IOT Sensing Co., Ltd. | Ness Corporation Pty Limited |
Customer experience
Alarm 4 home +
zComms
In-app purchases
Alarm 4 home +
No in-app purchases
zComms
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Alarm 4 home + free?
Is zComms free?
Do Alarm 4 home + or zComms have ads?
Which is updated more often, Alarm 4 home + or zComms?
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