Comparison

SOMweb vs School Security First

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

School Security First

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SOMweb4 screens
School Security First3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SOMweb versus School Security First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOMwebSchool Security First
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPYKRSSchool Security First, Inc

In-app purchases

None

SOMweb

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

School Security First

Subscriptions10
  • 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

Is SOMweb free?
SOMweb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is School Security First free?
School Security First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SOMweb or School Security First have ads?
Neither SOMweb nor School Security First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOMweb or School Security First?
SOMweb ships an update every 6 months, and School Security First monthly. Most recently, SOMweb was updated on November 6, 2026 and School Security First on November 11, 2026.

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