Alula Security vs Smartlink+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alula Security
This app provides smart home security and control, allowing users to set custom rules for real-time notifications and automate smart devices. It offers cloud video services for secure storage and remote access to camera feeds, simplifying home management and security.
- Real-time notifications for doors, windows, and motion
- Event-based Scenes and Recipes for device automation
- Customizable home security zone configurations
- Cloud video storage and remote access
- Support for a wide range of IP cameras
- Intuitive and reliable smart control
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About Alula At Alula, we believe that the best security solution is provided by the professional security dealer. And we know that today’s security customer expects more than just basic security. In order to deliver the best experience for the needs of today’s modern security customer, you need to design and develop the hardware, software, and services for a complete, end-to-end professional security system for the professional security dealer. The thoughtful technology in our products are designed to keep up with a changing world. Intuitive. Reliable. Innovative. Simplifying your business while saving you money. It’s what you deserve and what people expect. And we’re only scratching the surface of possibilities. Keeping people and property safe is your business. At Alula, creating the tools and support you need to do that, is in our DNA. It’s your home, you set the rules. The Alula App gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Set rules for real-time notifications. Know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected. Technology at your pace With event based “Scenes” and “Recipes”, your smart devices can support your way of life. Adjust the entire atmosphere in your home based on your day to day routines. Lights, cameras, garage doors and thermostats can adjust to great you in the morning or when you arrive back home in the evenings. Alula Home Security Zone Configurations Alula uses zones in coordination with armed modes and zone configurations to determine how your security system responds when a sensor or detector is triggered. Customize your own zone configurations. Cloud Video Services Alula Cloud is an easy-to-use and affordable cloud video solution designed for businesses and homeowners. Now your customers can keep an eye on their home or business with the comfort of knowing their video is securely stored and can be retrieved from anywhere. - Cost Effective: Why purchase expensive hardware storage, especially if there are multiple sites that need surveillance. Easily manage all camera from one platform. - Easy to Use: Built for users who do not want to bother with complicated and expensive systems, with simple setup for dealers. - Flexible Camera Support: Alula Cloud video works with the largest number of leading IP Cameras. Select the right camera for each customer.
Smartlink+
Control your home security system remotely. Arm/disarm, view live camera feeds, and manage connected devices like locks, lights, and thermostats from your smartphone or smartwatch.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Live camera feed viewing
- Smart lock and light control
- Thermostat adjustment
- System activity review
- Customizable alerts
- Multi-property management
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Smartlink+ puts your security system in the palm of your hand. Arm and disarm, view live camera feeds, control locks and lights, adjust your thermostat, and review system activity — all from one app. Monitor your property with real-time video, get notified when events happen, and manage every connected device from a single interface. Customize alerts by sensor and device, switch between multiple properties without signing out, and control your system from your Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smartlink+ at 100% against Alula Security's 43%. Smartlink+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Alula Security's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Smartlink+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alula Security has 27K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Alula Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smartlink+'s.
Alula Security ships an update every 2 weeks, Smartlink+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alula Security | Smartlink+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alula Holdings, LLC | SecureNet Technologies, LLC |
Customer experience
Alula Security
Smartlink+
Bugs and requests
Alula Security
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notification count not clearing
- Camera feeds not loading in landscape mode
- App freezing when phone is horizontal
- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to reset password
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to record video before/after motion events
- Thermostat scheduling
- Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
Smartlink+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Alula Security
No in-app purchases
Smartlink+
No in-app purchases
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