eKeypad Alarm vs OvrC Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eKeypad Alarm
Control your Elk M1 or Ness M1 alarm system remotely. Arm, disarm, and bypass your security system from your Apple devices. Offers secure, anywhere access without third-party services.
- Simplified arming and disarming
- Bypass functions
- Remote access from Apple devices
- Easy setup
- Secure access
- Multi-system control (optional)
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Simplified arming and disarming of your Elk M1 or Ness M1 alarm panel. eKeypad Alarm is focused exclusively on arming, disarming and bypass functions of your M1 Gold or EZ8 system. Your system is available from your iPad, iPhone or Apple Watch. An optional add-on module allows control of an unlimited number of panels. - Easy Setup. The setup is designed to be simple and easy. - Anywhere Access. Everything works the same whether you are at home or away. - Secure. Features to add additional layers of protection to your system. Need to control the home automation functions of your M1 Gold or EZ8? See our 'eKeypad M1' application. It provides full control and status of all alarm and automation functionality. Supported Alarm Systems: Elk M1 Gold, Elk EZ8 and Ness M1 Optional features: - Multi-system Module. Control an unlimited number of alarm systems. eKeypad Platform Features: - No 3rd party servers or services required - No additional fees or services are required - One license supports all devices: iPhone, iTouch and iPad - Universal application optimized for all platforms - Security features to safeguard your system data and access - Secure access for Cellular and even faster access via Wifi
OvrC Connect
Remotely troubleshoot and reboot electronic devices connected to Wattbox power products. Quickly resolve issues with audio, visual, networking, and surveillance equipment. Communicate directly with your professional installer for further assistance.
- Remote reboot of connected equipment
- Troubleshoot audio, visual, networking, surveillance
- Direct messaging to installer
- Instant problem resolution
- Works with Wattbox power products
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Instantly fix problems with essential electronics equipment OvrC Connect allows you to instantly fix problems with electronics directly connected to Wattbox(R) power products. With the tap of a button you can reboot troubled audio, visual, networking, surveillance, and other equipment. Need additional assistance? Send a message directly to your professional electronics installer from the app. Access to OvrC Connect is provided by your professional electronics installer.
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Verdict
eKeypad Alarm and OvrC Connect both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of eKeypad Alarm's written reviews are positive against 0% of OvrC Connect's. eKeypad Alarm also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). OvrC Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $39.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
OvrC Connect is free to download; eKeypad Alarm costs $39.99 up front. eKeypad Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OvrC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
eKeypad Alarm holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of eKeypad Alarm's written reviews are positive against 0% of OvrC Connect's.
eKeypad Alarm ships an update every 3 weeks, OvrC Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eKeypad Alarm | OvrC Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) — better | 3.1 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eKeypad Mobile Solutions LLC | Wirepath Home Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
eKeypad Alarm
OvrC Connect
In-app purchases
eKeypad Alarm
- Enables Multi-device support$19.99
OvrC Connect
No in-app purchases







