Comparison

Alarm.com vs Quantum Plus

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

Head to head
About

Alarm.com

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
Currently charting
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Keep your home or business connected, protected and one step ahead with Alarm.com. Our technology connects your security, locks, lights, video cameras and more into a single system that protects you from crime, fire, carbon monoxide and even water damage. Our all-in-one app for iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch makes it easy to: • Control your entire property remotely • Know what’s going on with intelligent alerts and live video feeds • Automate your daily security routine and other time-consuming tasks Our Apple Watch-supported features make connecting with home or work as easy as checking the time, with alerts, video clips and a full range of smart controls accessible right on your wrist. Note: This app requires a compatible system and an interactive Alarm.com service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Visit www.alarm.com for more information. Our smarter home security features include: • Control your security panel, locks, lights and more from anywhere • Get alerts when people enter and leave, or when there’s unexpected activity • Watch live and recorded video from indoor and outdoor cameras • Customize your video alerts to see specific activity only • Talk to visitors through your doorbell camera and unlock your door from the same screen • Use Scenes commands to activate multiple devices with one touch Our smarter business security features include: • Arm or disarm your security panel across multiple locations • Get alerted if the store opens late or an employee accesses a restricted area • Get smarter video alerts that highlight specific types of activity • Automate your lights, locks, thermostats and more • Track and manage access to multiple properties • Buzz open your access control doors from the Doorbell Call screen • Respond to alarm events and alert emergency personnel Dependable in emergencies and helpful every day, Alarm.com is the all-in-one solution for the connected, protected home or business.

About

Quantum Plus

Manage your security system, cameras, and connected devices remotely. Enjoy interactive security features and home control from any location worldwide.

Highlights
  • Interactive security management
  • Home device control
  • Video monitoring
  • Remote access
  • Connected device integration
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Interactive security, Home control, Video monitoring, Quantum Plus give you complete control over your security system, cameras, and other connected devices from anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

Alarm.com4 screens
Quantum Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alarm.com at 141K against Quantum Plus's 83. Alarm.com also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Quantum Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Alarm.com against 4.8 for Quantum Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm.com has 141K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Alarm.com's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quantum Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Alarm.com versus Quantum Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm.comQuantum Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (141K ratings)4.8 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141K — better83
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB376 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlarm.comSafe Home Security Inc

Customer experience

Alarm.com

All ratings141,339 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,105 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative65.7%

Quantum Plus

All ratings83 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Alarm.com

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Quantum Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alarm.com

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alarm.com free?
Alarm.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Plus free?
Quantum Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alarm.com or Quantum Plus?
Quantum Plus is rated higher. Alarm.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 141K ratings, while Quantum Plus averages 4.8 from 83 ratings.
Do Alarm.com or Quantum Plus have ads?
Neither Alarm.com nor Quantum Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarm.com or Quantum Plus?
Alarm.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Quantum Plus every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alarm.com was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quantum Plus on September 28, 2026.

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