Alarm.com vs TrackReceipt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarm.com
This app connects your home or business security, locks, lights, and cameras into a single system. It provides intelligent alerts, live video feeds, and remote control for enhanced protection against crime, fire, and other hazards. Automate routines and manage multiple properties with ease.
- Remote property control
- Intelligent alerts and live video
- Security automation
- Smart device integration
- Multi-location business management
- Video doorbell interaction
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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.
TrackReceipt
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TrackReceipt makes expense tracking effortless. Simply scan your receipt with your camera or pick from your gallery — our on-device OCR instantly extracts the total, merchant, and date. KEY FEATURES: • Manual Entry — Quickly add expenses by hand when you don't have a receipt. • Cash & Card Tracking — Toggle between cash and card for every transaction. • Tip Support — Add tips separately to track your true spending. • Smart Dashboard — See monthly totals, daily spending charts, and category breakdowns at a glance. • Calendar View — Tap any date to see exactly what you spent that day. • Custom Categories — Create your own categories with icons and colors. • Group Sharing — Invite family or friends with a 6-digit code to track expenses together in real-time. • Excel Export — Generate monthly reports and share via email, messages, or any app. • Multi-Language — Available in 14 languages with automatic currency formatting. • Dark Mode — Full dark mode support. • Privacy First — OCR runs entirely on your device. No receipt images are sent to any server. Perfect for personal budgeting, family expense sharing, or keeping track of business receipts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alarm.com at every 3 weeks against TrackReceipt's every 3 months. Alarm.com also leads on chart position (#139 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alarm.com ships an update every 3 weeks, TrackReceipt every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarm.com | TrackReceipt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (142K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #139 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 440 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alarm.com | KMS TECH, INC. |
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
TrackReceipt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Alarm.com
No in-app purchases
TrackReceipt
No in-app purchases









