# GSM Socket V3 vs Connect Alarms

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GSM Socket V3 at 8.0 against Connect Alarms's 16.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GSM Socket V3 | Connect Alarms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [先良 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518517860) | [Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503634320) |

## What reviewers say

### GSM Socket V3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsm-socket-v3/id1606923701)

Control and configure GSM power sockets remotely via SMS commands. This utility app automates SMS content editing and submission for seamless operation of compatible devices.

**Highlights:** SMS command automation, Remote socket configuration, Compatibility with SimPal models, Easy operation interface, Automated SMS content editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect Alarms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-alarms/id6812857962)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GSM Socket V3 free?

GSM Socket V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect Alarms free?

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

### Do GSM Socket V3 or Connect Alarms have ads?

Neither GSM Socket V3 nor Connect Alarms shows ads.

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