Comparison

Laser Examiner vs AlarmSMS Controller

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

Head to head
About

Laser Examiner

This tool accurately measures brake disc wear and remaining tire tread depth without removing the wheel. Voice notifications guide users through the process, offering quick checks and detailed analysis. Readings are stored for customer reports.

Highlights
  • Measure brake disc wear
  • Measure tire tread depth
  • No wheel removal required
  • Voice guided instructions
  • FastCheck mode
  • Test archive storage
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LASER EXAMINER is the tool by TEXA that allows detecting the brake disc wear accurately, without having to remove the wheel from the vehicle, and the remaining tire tread. Thanks to this APP, it is easier and quicker to carry out these operations! The voice notifications guide you step-by-step to collect all the data correctly. After installing it, 3 different functions can be accessed: - FastCheck: ideal when accepting the vehicle in the workshop for a quick first check; - Brake disc analysis: for analysing the wear of the brake discs; - Tire tread analysis: for analysing the remaining tire tread depth. Each reading is stored in the test archive so it can be printed and given to the customer.

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: • Control compatible GSM alarm systems by SMS • Create custom arm, disarm, stay, status, siren, and zone commands • Add multiple alarm profiles • Save alarm phone numbers and command presets • Choose icons and colors for each command • Organize your most used security commands • Works with many GSM alarm panels that accept SMS commands • Backup and restore your setup • No account required • 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

Laser Examiner4 screens
AlarmSMS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laser Examiner at none against AlarmSMS Controller's 1. Laser Examiner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). AlarmSMS Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laser Examiner ships an update every 7 months, AlarmSMS Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Laser Examiner versus AlarmSMS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaser ExaminerAlarmSMS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEXA SpAGeorge Alexandrou

In-app purchases

None

Laser Examiner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlarmSMS Controller

One-time1
  • AlarmSMS Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Laser Examiner free?
Laser Examiner 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 Laser Examiner or AlarmSMS Controller have ads?
Neither Laser Examiner nor AlarmSMS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laser Examiner or AlarmSMS Controller?
Laser Examiner ships an update every 7 months, and AlarmSMS Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Laser Examiner was updated on October 24, 2026 and AlarmSMS Controller on October 25, 2026.

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