Comparison

eKeypad Alarm vs OvrC Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simplified arming and disarming
  • Bypass functions
  • Remote access from Apple devices
  • Easy setup
  • Secure access
  • Multi-system control (optional)
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

eKeypad Alarm3 screens
OvrC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eKeypad Alarm versus OvrC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereKeypad AlarmOvrC Connect
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (11 ratings) — better3.1 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCWirepath Home Systems, LLC

Customer experience

eKeypad Alarm

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative31.1%

OvrC Connect

All ratings51 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral17.9%
Negative82.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eKeypad Alarm

One-time1
  • Enables Multi-device support$19.99
None

OvrC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eKeypad Alarm free?
eKeypad Alarm costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OvrC Connect free?
OvrC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eKeypad Alarm or OvrC Connect?
eKeypad Alarm is rated higher. eKeypad Alarm averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OvrC Connect averages 3.1 from 23 ratings.
Do eKeypad Alarm or OvrC Connect have ads?
Neither eKeypad Alarm nor OvrC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eKeypad Alarm or OvrC Connect?
eKeypad Alarm ships an update every 3 weeks, and OvrC Connect every 2 months. Most recently, eKeypad Alarm was updated on November 3, 2026 and OvrC Connect on November 2, 2026.

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