SOMweb vs School Security First
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOMweb
Control your garage door operator remotely with this app. It allows you to open, close, and check the status of your door, with options for video monitoring and expanded user management.
- Open/close garage door
- Query door status
- Control up to 10 operators
- Optional video monitoring
- User management and access control
- Real-time door movement notifications
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The data is safe, as it is not saved on external servers, but literally remains at home. SOMweb device is required in order to control your SOMloq2 capable SOMMER garage door operator. The SOMweb may only be used on the operator in combination with a photocell. Functions: - Open or close the door - Status query of door - Up to ten operators can be controlled with one SOMweb. - Optional video monitoring via bookable plug-in video function. - Including user management and access control for 10 users - Optional expansion to 50 users or an unlimited number of users via bookable user plug-ins. - Real-time notification of door movements via app or e-mail. For additional information and to check compatibility please visit www.som4.me/somweb
School Security First
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This is an app that allows any staff member to activate one of seven available emergency alerts. Once the alert goes out, every person on campus, who has the app, as well as the police can be notified as to the type and location of the emergency with just a few clicks. All of this can occur within six seconds. Once the authorities have diffused the situation, parents will be notified that an emergency has occurred and has been cleared. A GPS activation system will then be turned on automatically so parents can locate their children within five feet of their location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOMweb at none against School Security First's 10. School Security First's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. School Security First sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SOMweb asks for nothing beyond the download.
SOMweb ships an update every 6 months, School Security First monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOMweb | School Security First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PYKRS | School Security First, Inc |
In-app purchases
SOMweb
No in-app purchases
School Security First
- 1 Month for 1 user$1.991 Month
- 1 Month for 2 Users$3.991 Month
- 1 Month for 3 Users$5.991 Month
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- 1 Month for 4 Users$7.991 Month
- 1 Month for 5 Users$9.991 Month
- 1 Year for 1 User$19.991 Year
- 1 Year for 2 Users$39.991 Year
- 1 Year for 3 Users$59.991 Year
- 1 Year for 4 Users$79.991 Year
- 1 Year for 5 Users$99.991 Year
Questions
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