Brightlink AV vs TMC Alarm +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brightlink AV
This application allows users to remotely control Brightlink AV video switchers. It supports a wide range of specific hardware models for seamless integration into AV setups.
- Control Brightlink AV video switchers
- Supports multiple hardware models
- Remote operation
- AV setup integration
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Control Brightlink AV video switchers with this app. Following models are supported: - BL-8x8-HDBT - BL-4x4-HD20 - BL-8x8-HD20 - BL-PRO-MIX-18x18 - BL-PRO-MIX-32x32 - BL-PRO-MIX-40x40-V2 - BL-8x8-HDBT-HD20 - BL-EXT-IP-4KVW - BL-4x4-VW224K30-CAT - BL-9x9-VW334K-CAT
TMC Alarm +
Remotely manage your home security system with this app. Arm and disarm your system, control user access, and receive instant notifications for events like door openings or motion detection.
- Remote arm/disarm
- User and code management
- Real-time notification rules
- Door/window open alerts
- Motion detection alerts
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It’s your home, you set the rules. The TMC Alarm + app gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Arm and disarm your security system remotely, manage users and codes with ease. Set rules for real-time notifications and know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMC Alarm + at 4.8 against Brightlink AV's 1.0. TMC Alarm + also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (985 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TMC Alarm + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMC Alarm + has 985 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Brightlink AV's written reviews are positive against 41% of TMC Alarm +'s.
Brightlink AV ships an update monthly, TMC Alarm + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brightlink AV | TMC Alarm + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (985 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 41.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 985 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brightlink AV LTD | Energy Savings Corp |
Customer experience
Brightlink AV
TMC Alarm +
Bugs and requests
Brightlink AV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TMC Alarm +
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invalid access code errors
- App not loading after updates
- Home dashboard buttons disappearing
Requested features
3 requests- Scheduled arm/disarm feature
- Emergency/SOS button in app
- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Brightlink AV
No in-app purchases
TMC Alarm +
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Brightlink AV free?
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