# Alarm.com vs Anker eufy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alarm.com at none against Anker eufy's 15. Anker eufy's advantage is chart position (#27 vs #122) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Alarm.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Alarm.com against 4.6 for Anker eufy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141K and 71K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Alarm.com's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anker eufy's.

Alarm.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Anker eufy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm.com | Anker eufy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmcom/id315010649/reviews)** | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141K** | 71K |
| Positive reviews | **23.0% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#27** |
| Size | 443 MB | 832 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alarm.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/315010652) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmcom/id315010649)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Connect and protect your home or business with a unified system. Remotely control security, locks, lights, and cameras, and receive intelligent alerts for crime, fire, or water damage. Automate routines and manage your property from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote property control, Intelligent alerts and live video, Security automation, Smart lock and light control, Video camera monitoring, Two-way doorbell communication

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and intuitive app
- 🔒 Provides good security and monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use and control home devices
- 💡 Helpful for remote home management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔋 Unreliable notifications and alerts
- 👎 Poor customer service and technical support
- 🕰️ Slow response times for arming/disarming

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent display of system status
- Inability to update WiFi settings remotely
- Unexpected resets of user preferences
- Delayed or missing video recordings

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to bypass specific sensors
- Improved video quality and reliability
- Integration with other smart home platforms


### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #42 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Consolidate control of all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders, into a single, intuitive platform. Manage your home's security, cleanliness, and the well-being of your family and pets with ease.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Baby monitoring and control, Pet supply management, Health data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Basic(1 home) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
- 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
- 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
- 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
- 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
- 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
- Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
- Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
- Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
- Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
- Bulk video download and management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm.com free?

Alarm.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anker eufy free?

Anker eufy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm.com or Anker eufy?

Alarm.com is rated higher. Alarm.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 141K ratings, while Anker eufy averages 4.6 from 71K ratings.

### Do Alarm.com or Anker eufy have ads?

Neither Alarm.com nor Anker eufy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm.com or Anker eufy?

Alarm.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Anker eufy fortnightly. Most recently, Alarm.com was updated on October 2, 2026 and Anker eufy on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alarm.com or Anker eufy?

Alarm.com currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Anker eufy at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*