Comparison

Arpha vs Sandot

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

Head to head
About

Arpha

Control home appliances remotely and manage multiple devices with ease. Set timers for automated functions and share device access with family members. Connect quickly and enjoy smart living.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device connection
  • Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
Features
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Arpha – Your Complete Smart Home Security System. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Protect your home inside and out with Arpha, the all-in-one app that connects and controls your Arpha smart locks, video doorbells, indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, and solar-powered security devices. Monitor what matters most with instant alerts, live video, and intelligent detection powered by the Tuya smart home platform. From unlocking your door with your palm, face, or fingerprint, to viewing your front door through a dual-camera video doorbell, Arpha keeps every corner of your home within reach — anytime, anywhere. What you can do with the Arpha App: •Get real-time alerts for motion, door activity, and visitors •Watch live video and communicate with guests via two-way audio •Control smart locks, doorbells, cameras, and sensors from one place •Share access and manage multiple devices or locations •Set automation routines and customized notifications •Enjoy effortless setup with Tuya’s powerful cloud platform Whether you're at home or halfway around the world, Arpha keeps your world secure, connected, and always in sight. Products using this platform include: GF-7, J1, K1, M1, N1, Q1, Q2, T1, X1, X3, X6, Z1, Z2, Aurora, DF, D180, D280, SP300, D289, T229, AL501, P160, K03, B01

About

Sandot

Features
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Provides Sanlian Point Cloud users with the ability to query real-time and historical measurement information, and provides charts to display measurement information.

Screenshots

Arpha4 screens
Sandot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sandot at every 3 weeks against Arpha's every 9 months. Arpha's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Arpha ships an update every 9 months, Sandot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arpha versus Sandot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArphaSandot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFuwei Global Co., Ltd.SANLIEN TECHNOLOGY CORP.

In-app purchases

None

Arpha

No in-app purchases

None

Sandot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arpha free?
Arpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandot free?
Sandot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arpha or Sandot have ads?
Neither Arpha nor Sandot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arpha or Sandot?
Arpha ships an update every 9 months, and Sandot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arpha was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sandot on May 17, 2026.

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