# Globe Suite vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Globe Suite at 5.1K against apiALARM's 15. Globe Suite also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). apiALARM's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Suite has 5.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Globe Suite's written reviews are positive against 28% of apiALARM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Suite | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-suite/id1418410758/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **40.7% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 269 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Globe Electric Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418410757) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-suite/id1418410758)

This app provides a comprehensive smart home control system, allowing you to connect and manage various smart devices like bulbs, plugs, and cameras. It offers remote control, automation based on environmental factors, and voice assistant integration for effortless home management.

**Highlights:** Connects smart bulbs, plugs, cameras, and sensors, No hub required, Remote control from anywhere, Voice control with Alexa/Google Home, Automation based on temperature, weather, time, Share device control with family, Real-time alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🌈 Customizable lighting
- ⏰ Scheduling and automation
- 🔌 Works with smart home integrations
- 💻 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⏳ Slow app performance
- 🔍 Difficult setup process
- 🤖 Unreliable customer support
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates

**Reported bugs**

- Lights randomly disconnecting
- App crashes on launch
- Scenes/routines not working as expected
- Inability to control multiple bulbs together

**Requested features**

- Bring back widget support
- Add more color/mood presets
- Improve Alexa/HomeKit integration
- Allow custom RGB color selection
- Implement sunrise/sunset automation


### apiALARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440)

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

**Highlights:** Remote property control, Intelligent alerts & live video, Automate security routines, Control locks and lights, Two-way audio via doorbell camera, Manage multiple business locations, Respond to alarm events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Suite free?

Globe Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is apiALARM free?

apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Globe Suite or apiALARM?

apiALARM is rated higher. Globe Suite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Globe Suite or apiALARM have ads?

Neither Globe Suite nor apiALARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Globe Suite or apiALARM?

Globe Suite ships an update every 2 months, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, Globe Suite was updated on October 25, 2026 and apiALARM on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*