miAlarm vs AET Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miAlarm
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Unlock your panel's true potential with the miAlarm app to connect, monitor & control your alarm system from the convenience of your phone. Connect the app to a mi64, mi8, or miPanic panel for a flawlessly integrated experience and gain access to the latest alarm system features. Compatible third-party systems can also be linked via a Finmon Radio to remotely access your panel. Monitor the status of your alarm system from the convenience of your phone no matter where you are! Control is now in your hands: -Arm, Disarm, Home Arm or Sleep Arm areas of your home/business -Open/Close your garage door and gate -Switch on/off your geyser, pool pump or lights -Bypass specific zones -Receive notifications when your alarm has been triggered or other important events occur (you can customise the types of events you would like to receive) -Panic directly from your phone (available only with specific panels) -Customise your partition, zone and output names to easily identify them Note: the miAlarm app is fully compatible with the following Finmon Alarm Systems: -mi64 -mi8 -miPanic The following third-party alarm systems are also compatible with miAlarm when connected to a Finmon Radio: - Texecom Premier 412, 816, & 832 - Paradox SP6000 & MG5050 - IDS 805 & X-Series - Orisec If you do not have a Finmon Radio or Finmon Alarm Panel please contact your alarm company for further information. Privacy Policy: https://www.mialarm.co.za/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https:www.mialarm.co.za/terms-of-use
AET Security
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The "AET Security" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application is free to download and connects you directly to your security provider and allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AET Security at none against miAlarm's 4. miAlarm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. miAlarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AET Security asks for nothing beyond the download.
miAlarm ships an update every 3 weeks, AET Security every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miAlarm | AET Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Finmon PTY LTD | Oryx Systems CC |
In-app purchases
miAlarm
- Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Access3 Months trial$6.991 Year
- Enterprise Monthly Subs3 Months trial$6.991 Month
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- Enterprise Annual Subs3 Months trial$69.991 Year
AET Security
No in-app purchases
