Comparison

Unplug Alarm Client vs ploydo PIN

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

Head to head
About

Unplug Alarm Client

Monitor your MacBook remotely from your iPhone. Receive instant notifications if your Mac is unplugged or its screen is closed, providing an extra layer of security for your device in public spaces.

Highlights
  • Receive unplug alerts
  • Screen close notifications
  • QR code Mac pairing
  • Monitor multiple MacBooks
  • Critical Alerts support
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Unplug Alarm Client helps you keep an eye on your MacBook from your iPhone. Pair your Mac using the Unplug Alarm app on macOS, then receive instant alerts on your iPhone when something suspicious happens, like your MacBook being unplugged from power or its screen being closed. Whether you’re working from a café, library, office, airport, or shared space, Unplug Alarm Client gives you an extra layer of awareness when your Mac is out of reach. Key Features: - Receive alerts when your MacBook is unplugged - Get notified when your MacBook screen is closed - Pair your Mac quickly by scanning a QR code - Add and monitor multiple MacBooks - Stay alerted with Critical Alerts, even when your iPhone is muted or Do Not Disturb is enabled Unplug Alarm Client works together with the Unplug Alarm Mac app to help you protect your MacBook wherever you work.

About

ploydo PIN

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You can, for instance, hang your tablet in the common area and your employees can quickly and easily record their arrivals, departures, and breaks in real-time by entering their personal PIN. The setup process is done in three simple steps. To connect the app, you will need a ploydo account. You can also try out the app in advance without a ploydo account using the integrated demo mode.

Screenshots

Unplug Alarm Client2 screens
ploydo PIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unplug Alarm Client at every 2 months against ploydo PIN's every 19 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

Unplug Alarm Client ships an update every 2 months, ploydo PIN every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unplug Alarm Client versus ploydo PIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnplug Alarm Clientploydo PIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApprime Studio sarlEVAS Softwarelösungen GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Unplug Alarm Client

No in-app purchases

None

ploydo PIN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unplug Alarm Client free?
Unplug Alarm Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ploydo PIN free?
ploydo PIN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unplug Alarm Client or ploydo PIN have ads?
Neither Unplug Alarm Client nor ploydo PIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unplug Alarm Client or ploydo PIN?
Unplug Alarm Client ships an update every 2 months, and ploydo PIN every 19 months. Most recently, Unplug Alarm Client was updated on October 11, 2026 and ploydo PIN on October 9, 2026.

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