Comparison

TMC Alarm + vs Urbana

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • User and code management
  • Real-time notification rules
  • Door/window open alerts
  • Motion detection alerts
Features
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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.

About

Urbana

Features
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Urbana Fireplaces uses AR functionality to help you to choose your Urbana fireplace, customize it with available compatible options and preview it in a room shot. Try them all to find your favorite combination, including three-sided bay style, two-sided corner installations, or a more traditional single sided configuration! Photo examples can be saved to a gallery or shared with family and friends through text messages, email or social media, and the in-app gallery reminds you which options you selected for easy reference. • View detailed product specifications, with links to the online fireplace manuals. • Create your own combinations of available options and take a photo of them anywhere. • See how they look in action through the Videos section of the app. • Find a Dealer nearby automatically by using your current location, or manually by browsing through our dealer list. • Use the “Photos” section to review and share fireplace room shots you have already taken. • Stay up to date! The Urbana Fireplaces app automatically checks for new or changed data every time it’s opened.

Screenshots

TMC Alarm +4 screens
Urbana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TMC Alarm + at every 3 weeks against Urbana's every 26 months. 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

TMC Alarm + ships an update every 3 weeks, Urbana every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TMC Alarm + versus Urbana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMC Alarm +Urbana
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (987 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings987 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnergy Savings CorpEnviro Hearth Products

Bugs and 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

Urbana

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TMC Alarm +

No in-app purchases

None

Urbana

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMC Alarm + free?
TMC Alarm + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Urbana free?
Urbana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TMC Alarm + or Urbana have ads?
Neither TMC Alarm + nor Urbana shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TMC Alarm + or Urbana?
TMC Alarm + ships an update every 3 weeks, and Urbana every 26 months. Most recently, TMC Alarm + was updated on November 7, 2026 and Urbana on November 7, 2026.

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