# SMARTY vs Alarum

The clearest difference is rating: Alarum at 5.0 against SMARTY's 3.4. Alarum also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SMARTY's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alarum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMARTY has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMARTY | Alarum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarty/id1540812668/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarum/id6799144465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hutchison 3G UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/393530269) | [Kashif Iqbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791972662) |

## What reviewers say

### SMARTY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarty/id1540812668)

Manage your mobile account with ease. Track data usage, renew plans, and purchase add-ons. Access support and refer friends for rewards.

**Highlights:** Check data usage, Renew plan, Purchase add-ons, Access web chat, Refer friends for rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward app
- 👍 Good prices and value
- 🚀 Flexible and easy to manage
- 👍 Good coverage in most areas
- 🚀 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant log-outs and login issues
- 🔍 Poor signal and slow data speeds in some areas
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Unreliable network connectivity
- 🐛 Difficult to get in touch with customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Login page issues after recent app update
- App crashing when trying to make payments
- Account information not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Face ID or fingerprint login support
- Data usage tracking widget
- Ability to stay logged in on the app
- Improved network coverage and reliability


### Alarum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarum/id6799144465)

Schedule alarms for a specific date or set them to repeat a limited number of times. This utility app offers clear controls for managing alarms, including labeling, editing, and snoozing. Alarms are stored locally on your device with no account required.

**Highlights:** Set alarms for specific dates, Create one-time alarms, Limit repeating alarms to a set number, View upcoming alarms chronologically, Label, edit, enable/disable alarms, Native iOS alarm functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMARTY free?

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

### Is Alarum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMARTY or Alarum?

Alarum is rated higher. SMARTY averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Alarum averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMARTY or Alarum have ads?

Neither SMARTY nor Alarum shows ads.

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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.*