Comparison

USCA vs SmartSecurityAutomation

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

Head to head
About

USCA

Features
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Aplicación oficial de Unión Sindical de Controladores Aéreos (USCA).

About

SmartSecurityAutomation

Features
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With the SmartSecurityAutomation application, you can manage your security system, video surveillance and control of home automation devices in your home. Reception and instant notifications of events, from the Automation / home automation section, you can control the home automation system (such as turning off the TV and seeing its consumption, turning lights on / off, heating etc.), taking photos through PIR cams, etc. DAHUA cameras can also be added in the same APP in a simple way, by scanning the QR code of the device in question. Geofence, is a Geolocation system that allows you to mark the detection range (100 meters and higher) when entering or leaving the area, and apply scenarios or perform actions such as (arming, disarming the security system, turning the heating on or off, lights in a room, devices), or create reminders such as "Arm the system" when you leave the geolocation zone. Integration with Alexa and Google Home, to arm and disarm the system by voice commands, in addition to controlling home automation devices. Features:  • Instant alarm notifications with pictures. • Real-time supervision of DAHUA cameras by P2P.  • Request for images to PIRCAM detectors. • Verification of panel events.  • Home automation control (Control of all your smart home devices).  • Arm the security panel remotely.  • Create scenarios (example: When entering the house, turn on the hall light and turn on the heating).  • Create rules (example: Auto-arming of the system, automatic lights-off, auto-regulation of the light level, turn lights on and off based on ambient lux, simulate presence, etc.) • Add users and privilege management. • Management of several panels with the same user.  • Compatibility with Z-WAVE devices: Fibaro and MCO  • Integration with Alexa and Google home.  • Free application.

Screenshots

USCA3 screens
SmartSecurityAutomation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: USCA at every 3 months against SmartSecurityAutomation's every 7 months. USCA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USCA ships an update every 3 months, SmartSecurityAutomation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
USCA versus SmartSecurityAutomation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSCASmartSecurityAutomation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB386 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrupo Promedia Soluciones Multimedia Para Empresa S.L.WINDOW EYE SL

In-app purchases

None

USCA

No in-app purchases

None

SmartSecurityAutomation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USCA free?
USCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartSecurityAutomation free?
SmartSecurityAutomation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USCA or SmartSecurityAutomation have ads?
Neither USCA nor SmartSecurityAutomation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USCA or SmartSecurityAutomation?
USCA ships an update every 3 months, and SmartSecurityAutomation every 7 months. Most recently, USCA was updated on September 18, 2026 and SmartSecurityAutomation on October 3, 2026.

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