Comparison

HelloButler Security vs apiALARM

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

Head to head
About

HelloButler Security

This home security system offers 24/7 monitoring for various threats like burglary and fire, coupled with rapid response from a security patrol. It allows users to control their smart home devices, set custom rules for notifications, and automate home atmospheres based on daily routines.

Highlights
  • 24/7 monitoring for burglary, fire, water, CO, panic
  • Rapid response security patrol
  • Real-time notifications for sensor triggers
  • Event-based 'Scenes' and 'Recipes' for automation
  • Customizable zone configurations for armed modes
  • Control of lights, cameras, garage doors, and thermostats
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HelloButler Security System provides a combined package of home automation with 24/7 monitoring for burglary, fire, water, CO, panic and many more. Together with rapid response from our signature security patrol system, your property is always secured. It’s your home, you set the rules. The HelloButler App gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Set rules for real-time notifications. Know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected. Technology at your pace With event based “Scenes” and “Recipes”, your smart devices can support your way of life. Adjust the entire atmosphere in your home based on your day to day routines. Lights, cameras, garage doors and thermostats can adjust to great you in the morning or when you arrive back home in the evenings. HelloButler Home Security Zone Configurations HelloButler uses zones in coordination with armed modes and zone configurations to determine how your security system responds when a sensor or detector is triggered. Customize your own zone configurations.

About

apiALARM

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
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Keep your home or business connected, protected and one step ahead with a.p.i. ALARM'S mobile app. Connect your security, locks, lights, video cameras and more through a single app that protects you from crime, fire, carbon monoxide and even water damage. One app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch makes it easy to: * Remotely control your entire property * Know what’s going on with intelligent alerts and live video feeds * Automate your daily security routine and other repetitive tasks apiALARM is fully supported on your Apple Watch. So, accessing your system is as easy as checking the time. Note: apiALARM requires a compatible system and an interactive a.p.i. ALARM service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment and specific service plan. Visit apialarm.com for more information. Some of apiALARM’s Home Features: * Control your security panel, locks and lights from anywhere * Receive customizable alerts when people arrive and leave or when there’s unexpected activity * Watch live and recorded video from your cameras * Talk to visitors through your doorbell camera and unlock your door Some of apiALARM’s Business Features: * Arm/disarm your security panel across multiple locations * Receive alerts if a location opens late or an employee access a restricted area * Video alerts based on specific types of activity * Automate lights, locks and thermostats * Track and manage access to multiple locations * Buzz open access controlled doors * Respond to alarm events and alert emergency personnel

Screenshots

HelloButler Security4 screens
apiALARM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HelloButler Security at 100% against apiALARM's 29%. HelloButler Security also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

HelloButler Security ships an update every 3 weeks, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HelloButler Security versus apiALARM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloButler SecurityapiALARM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better29.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB375 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperButler at Your Service Inc.a.p.i. ALARM Inc.

Customer experience

HelloButler Security

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

apiALARM

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative68.1%

In-app purchases

None

HelloButler Security

No in-app purchases

None

apiALARM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelloButler Security free?
HelloButler Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is apiALARM free?
apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HelloButler Security or apiALARM have ads?
Neither HelloButler Security nor apiALARM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloButler Security or apiALARM?
HelloButler Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, HelloButler Security was updated on September 24, 2026 and apiALARM on September 30, 2026.

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