Slomin's Shield vs Explore Union County
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slomin's Shield
Monitor your home security system from anywhere. Receive real-time alarm status updates and remotely arm or disarm your system. Get instant alerts for security events or family arrivals.
- Real-time alarm status
- Remote arm/disarm
- Instant security alerts
- Family arrival notifications
- Worldwide connectivity
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STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply to be notified when your family arrives home.
Explore Union County
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The Explore Union County app offers access to news, events and general county information. The app includes up to date information on: - Recreation Facilities - Parks & Trails - County Services - County Commissioners The app also allows citizens to report county issues, stay up to date with our social media accounts and provide feedback about the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slomin's Shield at every 3 weeks against Explore Union County's every 7 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Slomin's Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, Explore Union County every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slomin's Shield | Explore Union County |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Slomin's Inc. | Union County NJ |
Bugs and requests
Slomin's Shield
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Login credentials not recognized, even after password resets
- Inconsistent system status reporting (e.g., false door open alerts)
Requested features
4 requests- Enhanced security controls and access management
- Improved visual indicators for armed/disarmed status
- Customizable font size and color scheme
- Tap-to-action notification alerts
Explore Union County
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Slomin's Shield
No in-app purchases
Explore Union County
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Slomin's Shield free?
Is Explore Union County free?
Do Slomin's Shield or Explore Union County have ads?
Which is updated more often, Slomin's Shield or Explore Union County?
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