Comparison

uHome+ vs apiALARM

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

Head to head
About

uHome+

Control your smart home devices remotely, automate operations based on environmental factors, and share access with family. Connect with voice assistants for hands-free control and enjoy quick setup.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Intelligent automation
  • Device sharing with family
  • Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
  • Fast networking
  • Multiple account login options
Features
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uHome+,Easily build a cloud Smart Life · Remote control of household appliances, worry free, power-saving, ready to turn on · Intelligent linkage, automatic operation of intelligent equipment according to local temperature, location and time · One click sharing device for family and friends, and the whole family can share Smart Life · Bind Alexa and Google to enjoy voice controlled smart devices · Fast networking, no need to wait, enjoy the fast experience · support Facebook,google,wechat,apple account login App

About

apiALARM

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

Highlights
  • Remote property control
  • Intelligent alerts & live video
  • Automate security routines
  • Control locks and lights
  • Two-way audio via doorbell camera
  • Manage multiple business locations
  • Respond to alarm events
Features
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Keep your home or business connected, protected and one step ahead with a.p.i. ALARM'S mobile app. Connect your security, locks, lights, video cameras and more through a single app that protects you from crime, fire, carbon monoxide and even water damage. One app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch makes it easy to: * Remotely control your entire property * Know what’s going on with intelligent alerts and live video feeds * Automate your daily security routine and other repetitive tasks apiALARM is fully supported on your Apple Watch. So, accessing your system is as easy as checking the time. Note: apiALARM requires a compatible system and an interactive a.p.i. ALARM service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment and specific service plan. Visit apialarm.com for more information. Some of apiALARM’s Home Features: * Control your security panel, locks and lights from anywhere * Receive customizable alerts when people arrive and leave or when there’s unexpected activity * Watch live and recorded video from your cameras * Talk to visitors through your doorbell camera and unlock your door Some of apiALARM’s Business Features: * Arm/disarm your security panel across multiple locations * Receive alerts if a location opens late or an employee access a restricted area * Video alerts based on specific types of activity * Automate lights, locks and thermostats * Track and manage access to multiple locations * Buzz open access controlled doors * Respond to alarm events and alert emergency personnel

Screenshots

uHome+4 screens
apiALARM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: apiALARM at 4.7 against uHome+'s 2.3. apiALARM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). uHome+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. uHome+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of uHome+'s written reviews are positive against 29% of apiALARM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uHome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
uHome+ versus apiALARM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruHome+apiALARM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews29.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings615 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB375 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversal Ascent Holdings Limiteda.p.i. ALARM Inc.

Customer experience

uHome+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative68.2%

apiALARM

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative68.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

uHome+

One-time3
  • 1-Day Event Cloud Storage$0.29
  • 7-Days Event Cloud Storage$2.99
  • 14-Days Event Cloud Storage$4.99
None

apiALARM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uHome+ free?
uHome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is apiALARM free?
apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uHome+ or apiALARM?
apiALARM is rated higher. uHome+ averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do uHome+ or apiALARM have ads?
Neither uHome+ nor apiALARM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uHome+ or apiALARM?
uHome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, uHome+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and apiALARM on October 17, 2026.

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