Comparison

Tecnoalarm evolution vs UK ETA

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

Head to head
About

Tecnoalarm evolution

Remotely manage your home security system, including zones, programs, and remote controls. View photos from infrared detectors with cameras during alarms and filter event logs for easier consultation. Configure shortcuts for faster access to frequently used functions.

Highlights
  • Remote system management
  • Zone and program control
  • Video verification with photos
  • Event log filtering
  • Configurable menu shortcuts
  • Home automation control
Features
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The app permits to simply and intuitively interact with the system Evolution, manage the zones, programs and remote controls, control the home home automation systems as well as shoot and view photos of the protected environments. The alarm notification of the infrared detectors equipped with cameras includes the sequence of photos recorded during the alarm (Video Verification). The app Evolution provides new filter functions that simplify the consultation of the event log. In addition, menu shortcuts that can be configured by the user, accelerate the management of the programs and the remote controls.

About

UK ETA

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. The process involves scanning your passport and face, answering questions, and paying a fee. Decisions are typically received by email within a day.

Highlights
  • Apply for UK ETA
  • Scan passport chip
  • Facial scan for identity
  • Digital payment
  • Email decision notification
  • Secure application process
Currently charting
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Use the UK ETA app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK. Who can apply Find out if you need an ETA to travel to the UK at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. How to apply on the UK ETA app 1. Take a photo of your passport. 2. Scan the chip in your passport. 3. Scan your face. 4. Take a photo of yourself. 5. Answer some questions about yourself. 6. Pay for your application. It should only take 10 minutes to apply. You do not need to enter your travel details. Before you start To apply you will need: • an iPhone 8 or newer with IOS 16 or later • the passport you will use to travel to the UK • a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay • access to your emails If you're applying for someone else they must be with you. If they are not, you should apply online at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. After you apply You’ll get a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day. Allow up to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to get a decision, but it may arrive much sooner. The email will contain your 16 digit ETA reference number. You must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK. If you have not received a decision after 3 working days, check your spam or junk email folder before contacting UKVI. You may get decisions at different times to other people you applied for. Your ETA will be linked to the passport you applied with. You only need to show your passport when you travel to the UK. Privacy and security The app is safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app after you have completed your application. For information on staying safe online visit the UK Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home Accessibility You can read our accessibility statement at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility

Screenshots

Tecnoalarm evolution3 screens
UK ETA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tecnoalarm evolution at 4.1 against UK ETA's 3.2. Tecnoalarm evolution also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). UK ETA's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 21) and review sentiment (45% vs 28%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tecnoalarm evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UK ETA has 1.6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Tecnoalarm evolution's written reviews are positive against 45% of UK ETA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tecnoalarm evolution versus UK ETA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecnoalarm evolutionUK ETA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings) — better3.2 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews45.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTecnoalarmHome Office

Customer experience

Tecnoalarm evolution

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative56.0%

UK ETA

All ratings1,550 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative41.4%
Written reviews847 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative50.9%

Bugs and requests

Tecnoalarm evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UK ETA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera not working on certain devices
  • Inability to retake passport photo
  • Payment process issues causing app to freeze

Requested features

3 requests
  • Account to track application status
  • Digital copy of ETA within the app
  • Support for multiple family members in one application

In-app purchases

None

Tecnoalarm evolution

No in-app purchases

None

UK ETA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tecnoalarm evolution free?
Tecnoalarm evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UK ETA free?
UK ETA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tecnoalarm evolution or UK ETA?
Tecnoalarm evolution is rated higher. Tecnoalarm evolution averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while UK ETA averages 3.2 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Tecnoalarm evolution or UK ETA have ads?
Neither Tecnoalarm evolution nor UK ETA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tecnoalarm evolution or UK ETA?
Tecnoalarm evolution ships an update every 2 months, and UK ETA every 2 months. Most recently, Tecnoalarm evolution was updated on November 11, 2026 and UK ETA on November 12, 2026.

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