EMC Security vs Live Thrive's CHaRM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMC Security
Manage your home or business security system remotely. Control your alarm, view live camera feeds, and receive real-time notifications for events. Automate lights, locks, and thermostats for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote alarm arm/disarm
- User code management
- Real-time event notifications
- Video clip storage and viewing
- Live camera streaming
- Smart home device integration
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EMC Security provides security solutions and monitoring for homes and businesses. Control your Connect+ alarm system remotely with this convenient mobile app. • Arm/disarm your system. • Add users, customize codes, and change alarm settings. • Set rules for real-time notifications. If someone disarms your security, opens a window, or turns on a light — you’ll know. Integrate and manage your Connect+ security cameras. • Store and view video clips. • Get notifications and alerts. • View live video from your cameras so you know what’s happening when you’re not there. Connect lights, locks, and thermostats to your security system. • Simplify the things you do every day with convenient automation. • Set up rules to automatically turn the lights on and unlock the doors at a certain time each day. info@emcsecurity .com 844-EMC-SAFE
Live Thrive's CHaRM
Easily schedule appointments for dropping off recyclables at CHaRM facilities. Access information on accepted items, facility tours, and educational events. Support the organization through memberships, donations, or volunteering.
- Schedule drop-off appointments
- View accepted recyclables
- Access FAQs and announcements
- Schedule facility tours
- Purchase memberships and tickets
- Donate and volunteer opportunities
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• Conveniently schedule and manage item drop-off appointments at CHaRM facilities • View accepted recyclables, announcements, and FAQs • Schedule facility tours and educational opportunities • Purchase CHaRM VIP memberships and annual fundraiser tickets • Donate to support Live Thrive's mission or volunteer to keep CHaRM running smoothly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: EMC Security at 5.3K against Live Thrive's CHaRM's 3. Live Thrive's CHaRM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Live Thrive's CHaRM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMC Security has 5.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EMC Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Thrive's CHaRM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMC Security | Live Thrive's CHaRM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.3K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 275 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMC Security | Live Thrive |
Customer experience
EMC Security
Live Thrive's CHaRM
Bugs and requests
EMC Security
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working on iPads
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with password retrieval and biometrics
Requested features
3 requests- Improved camera and video quality
- More reliable app performance
- Longer video recording duration
Live Thrive's CHaRM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EMC Security
No in-app purchases
Live Thrive's CHaRM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EMC Security free?
Is Live Thrive's CHaRM free?
Which has better reviews, EMC Security or Live Thrive's CHaRM?
Do EMC Security or Live Thrive's CHaRM have ads?
Which is updated more often, EMC Security or Live Thrive's CHaRM?
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