Comparison

XCL Phone vs KARR Security

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

Head to head
About

XCL Phone

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XCL Phone allows you to place calls through your corporate PBX. Using our special dialer with your PBX credentials you can make calls as well as receive them from your PBX extension. You can also retrieve your voicemails, see your ACD agent status, join conferences, etc. For XCL compatible hosted PBXes only. Requires WiFi or 3G (or better) internet connection for calls.

About

KARR Security

This app enhances KARR Security systems, offering theft prevention and GPS-based vehicle recovery. It provides convenient, selectable features for seamless integration with the security products.

Highlights
  • Seamless integration with KARR Security products
  • Theft prevention features
  • GPS-based vehicle recovery
  • Convenient and selectable features
Features
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The KARR Security companion App is designed with convenient and selectable features for seamless integration with KARR Security products. KARR Security systems are theft prevention and GPS based recovery devices offered at most automotive dealers across the United States.

Screenshots

XCL Phone1 screens
KARR Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KARR Security at every 2 months against XCL Phone's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCL Phone ships an update every 6 months, KARR Security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XCL Phone versus KARR Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCL PhoneKARR Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (192 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClearly IP IncWEBHOUSE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

XCL Phone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KARR Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inconsistent connectivity with vehicle
  • Incorrect vehicle location reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve remote lock/unlock capabilities
  • Provide more detailed location tracking
  • Add support for smartwatch integration
  • Enhance customization options

In-app purchases

None

XCL Phone

No in-app purchases

None

KARR Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCL Phone free?
XCL Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KARR Security free?
KARR Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XCL Phone or KARR Security have ads?
Neither XCL Phone nor KARR Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XCL Phone or KARR Security?
XCL Phone ships an update every 6 months, and KARR Security every 2 months. Most recently, XCL Phone was updated on October 18, 2026 and KARR Security on October 19, 2026.

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