Alarmhandler Sensor vs Spamlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarmhandler Sensor
Transform old phones into a cohesive security system. Integrate SMS alarms, IP cameras, and existing devices into one controllable platform. Offers affordable, DIY security solutions.
- Integrates SMS alarm systems
- Connects IP cameras
- Utilizes old phones as sensors
- Unified control via one app
- DIY security system
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Alarmhandler is like no other security system you've seen. It integrates SMS based alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones of any make into a cohesive alarm system controlled by one app. Do you change phone regularly, then you may have old phones collecting dust? Why not put them into use using the Alarmhandler security system! The phone needs to be connected to the Internet via Wifi or GSM. Make sure that the phone is connected permanently to power and has a stable position using a phone holder of some sort. How to get started: 1) Download the Alarmhandler Sensor app on your old device and launch it - you should see a QR code 2) Download the normal Alarmhandler app on your regular phone 3) On the home screen, tap + bottom right to add a sensor of type 'Old phone' 4) Tap the scan icon to scan the QR code shown on the old phone in the sensor app 5) Finally, tap the Start button in the sensor app to launch camera surveillance Alarmhandler is built by a small team dedicated to bring security that everyone can afford. We publish frequent updates and would love your feedback. Get in touch via our homepage alarmhandler.com, our Facebook page, or tweet us @alarmhandler
Spamlock
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Spamlock is a completely FREE App that let you check if your private data such as emails, usernames and passwords have ever been leaked and compromised. Why Spamlock? - No need to register, create an account or login to use this App - You know if you have been compromised in seconds - It's completely FREE to use with no Ads displayed - We don't collect personal data from you - You are completely anonymous to us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spamlock at every 3 months against Alarmhandler Sensor's every 34 months. Alarmhandler Sensor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alarmhandler Sensor ships an update every 34 months, Spamlock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarmhandler Sensor | Spamlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compelling Software | Max Aquilino |
In-app purchases
Alarmhandler Sensor
No in-app purchases
Spamlock
No in-app purchases
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