# Alarm.com vs Quantum Plus

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 (#151 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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm.com | Quantum Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmcom/id315010649/reviews) | **[4.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-plus/id1591106415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **22.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alarm.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/315010652) | [Safe Home Security Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022677683) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm.com

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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


### Quantum Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-plus/id1591106415)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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