# Arenti vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arenti at 76% against apiALARM's 29%. Arenti also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 15) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). apiALARM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arenti has 1.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Arenti's written reviews are positive against 29% of apiALARM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arenti ships an update every 5 weeks, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arenti | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 348 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### Arenti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio and video monitoring, Abnormality detection alerts, AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages), Secure network connection, 24-hour protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔒 Secure monitoring
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
- 💡 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
- 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
- Inability to access camera settings from the app
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and notification settings
- Allow multiple user logins on the same account
- Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa


### apiALARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440)

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

**Highlights:** Remote property control, Intelligent alerts & live video, Automate security routines, Control locks and lights, Two-way audio via doorbell camera, Manage multiple business locations, Respond to alarm events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arenti free?

Arenti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is apiALARM free?

apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arenti or apiALARM?

apiALARM is rated higher. Arenti averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Arenti or apiALARM have ads?

Neither Arenti nor apiALARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arenti or apiALARM?

Arenti ships an update every 5 weeks, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, Arenti was updated on October 18, 2026 and apiALARM on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*