Alarmhandler Sensor vs SORA Sensor Configurator
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
SORA Sensor Configurator
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Once you have downloaded the sensor configurator app, you can scan your Sontay sensors to set your desired configuration. Features - Allows you to set your Region - Use Change of Value (CoV) Reporting - Set your Temperature, RH & CO2 sampling period in seconds. - You choose how often the recording is sent. - Select your default data rate
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SORA Sensor Configurator at every 5 months against Alarmhandler Sensor's every 34 months. Alarmhandler Sensor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). 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, SORA Sensor Configurator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarmhandler Sensor | SORA Sensor Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compelling Software | Sontay Limited |
In-app purchases
Alarmhandler Sensor
No in-app purchases
SORA Sensor Configurator
No in-app purchases
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