Comparison

Bqtek Sms Control vs AlarmSMS Controller

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

Head to head
About

Bqtek Sms Control

Features
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Bqtek Sms Control application is for Bqtek industrial automation device users. Bqtek has several gsm based automation devices. With this devices you can convert industrial communication protocols to modern gprs based protocols; or you can get sms / email notification from your machines or sensors. Also you can control remote water pumps, lights or other electrical equipments with sms. All Bqtek Gsm based devices can be control with sms and also you can change device settings with sms. Differently from our other apps this Bqtek Sms Control app can manage our new age devices and also supports new bqtek protocols. There are many devices and lots of settings for devices. It is hard to prepare the sms text for operations of device. This app helps you to produce the sms string for your operations.

About

AlarmSMS Controller

Features
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AlarmSMS Controller is a simple, flexible GSM alarm control app for security systems that support SMS commands. Instead of typing the same SMS commands every time, you can create clean command buttons for your alarm system and use them whenever you need to arm, disarm, check status, activate stay mode, control siren functions, manage zones, or send any custom command supported by your GSM alarm panel. AlarmSMS Controller is not locked to one alarm brand. You can add your alarm phone number, create your own SMS commands, choose icons and colors, and organize everything in one easy-to-use interface. Main features: β€’ Control compatible GSM alarm systems by SMS β€’ Create custom arm, disarm, stay, status, siren, and zone commands β€’ Add multiple alarm profiles β€’ Save alarm phone numbers and command presets β€’ Choose icons and colors for each command β€’ Organize your most used security commands β€’ Works with many GSM alarm panels that accept SMS commands β€’ Backup and restore your setup β€’ No account required β€’ Data stored locally on your device Perfect for users who already have a GSM alarm panel and want a faster, cleaner way to send SMS control commands without remembering command codes manually. Important: AlarmSMS Controller does not monitor your alarm system, receive alarm events, or replace a professional security service. The app only helps you prepare and send SMS commands to compatible GSM alarm systems. SMS charges may apply depending on your mobile provider.

Screenshots

Bqtek Sms Control4 screens
AlarmSMS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bqtek Sms Control at none against AlarmSMS Controller's 1. AlarmSMS Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AlarmSMS Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bqtek Sms Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bqtek Sms Control ships an update every 5 months, AlarmSMS Controller every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Bqtek Sms Control versus AlarmSMS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBqtek Sms ControlAlarmSMS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOTYOO TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIGeorge Alexandrou

In-app purchases

None

Bqtek Sms Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlarmSMS Controller

One-time1
  • AlarmSMS Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Bqtek Sms Control free?
Bqtek Sms Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlarmSMS Controller free?
AlarmSMS Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bqtek Sms Control or AlarmSMS Controller have ads?
Neither Bqtek Sms Control nor AlarmSMS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bqtek Sms Control or AlarmSMS Controller?
Bqtek Sms Control ships an update every 5 months, and AlarmSMS Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Bqtek Sms Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and AlarmSMS Controller on October 25, 2026.

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