uHome+ vs apiALARM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote appliance control
- Intelligent automation
- Device sharing with family
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
- Fast networking
- Multiple account login options
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. uHome+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | uHome+ | apiALARM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 29.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Universal Ascent Holdings Limited | a.p.i. ALARM Inc. |
Customer experience
uHome+
apiALARM
In-app purchases
uHome+
- 1-Day Event Cloud Storage$0.29
- 7-Days Event Cloud Storage$2.99
- 14-Days Event Cloud Storage$4.99
apiALARM
No in-app purchases
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