Comparison

Foscam Surveillance Pro vs Alarmhandler security system

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

Head to head
About

Foscam Surveillance Pro

Monitor and control your Foscam cameras remotely. View live feeds, manage motion detection, and utilize two-way audio for home or business security. Supports a wide range of camera models for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Live video feed viewing
  • Camera directional control
  • Motion detection configuration
  • Face tracking
  • Two-way audio support
  • Mosaic multi-camera view
  • Preset camera position control
Features
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FOR YEARS WE'VE HAD AN 4.6 STAR AVERAGE, NOW VERSION 2 IS AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE APP, FOR SOME REASON THE APP IS BEING RATED LOWER :- WE KEEP ON MAINTAINING AN SUPPORTING THIS VERSION. SEE HTTP://FOSCAMAPP.COM FOR DETAILS! **************************************************************************************************************** This is the only app you need for controlling your Foscam cameras. Whether you want to protect your business or home, keep an extra eye on your elderly mother or don't want to miss a single second of your new-born baby: this is the app you need. ***************************************** FEATURED IN 75+ APP STORES! 50000+ USERS AND 5250 + REVIEWS WITH AN 4.6 STAR AVERAGE CAN'T BE WRONG. THIS IS THE FOSCAM APP YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. ***************************************** --------------------------- FEATURES --------------------------- (For a complete list and explanations check www.foscamapp.com) - View the live video feed of your cameras - Control cameras in all 8 directions - Motion detection, not only switching on/off also configuring it and setting up the mailserver - FACE TRACKING! - Support for MJPEG and H264 streams - Two-way audio for Foscam MJPEG cameras, that is listen and talk (please understand that the audio quality differs from camera model to camera models) - Mosaic view for showing 4 cameras (in landscape) and 6 cameras (in portrait) simultaneously - Detection of Foscam MJPEG cameras and setup wizard, including setting up WIFI - Swipe in mosaic view to view more other cameras - Go to preset camera positions - Zoom in and out on the image by pinching (even when your camera doesn't support zoom) - Configure motion detection and E-mail settings - Quickly enable/disable the alarm - Fullscreen by rotating the device to a landscape position - Swipe in fullscreen view to select another camera, this only works when not zoomed in (double tap to zoom to 100%) - Take snapshots and save it to your camera roll - Adjust brightness/contrast - Mirror and flip is taken into account (eg, when mounted to a ceiling for example) ... *** NOTE THAT NOT EVERY FEATURE WILL WORK WITH EACH CAMERA MODEL *** -------------------------------- SUPPORTED CAMERAS -------------------------------- Before you buy the app see http://www.foscamapp.com/cameras/ for a full list Foscam MJPEG cameras like: FI8908W, FI8918W, FI8910W, FI8901W, FI8903W, FI8906W, FI8907W, FI8601, FI8602, FI8604, FI8605, FI8902W, FI8903W, FI8905W, FI8606W, FI8908W, FI8919W. There are a lot of compatible camera from other brands like Apexis, Somikon, Smart Teck/Smartteck, EasyN, Hootoo, Wanscam Full HD support with audio is available for Foscam HD cameras like: FI9801W, FI9802W, FI9804W, FI9805W, FI9818W, FI9821W, FI9821P, FI9826W, FI9828W, FI9831W, FI9831P, FI9851W, FI9853W, FI9851P, FI9853P, FI9803P, FI9816P. Besides Foscam it supports literally hundreds of other brands of MJPEG/JPEG cameras. Please note that advanced features (like motion detection and pan/tilt) are not supported for all cameras. Refer to http://foscamapp.com for a complete list of model numbers and features *3G/4G or wireless network connection required, for use outside your home network you'll need to setup portforwarding on your router, see the FAQ. ---------------------------------------------- FAQ, SUPPORT AND FEATURE REQUESTS ---------------------------------------------- Please rate or review this app, for feature requests or other support questions please visit http://www.foscamapp.com/support/ We are an independent software development company, not related to Foscam

About

Alarmhandler security system

This app integrates SMS alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones into a unified security system. It offers immediate notifications for events like smoke alarms or motion detection, and allows you to review recordings to verify alarms. Enjoy affordable home security without expensive hardware or paid guards.

Highlights
  • Integrates SMS alarms, IP cameras, and old phones
  • Real-time notifications for smoke, motion, and more
  • Review recordings to verify alarms
  • Affordable security, no expensive hardware
  • Control alarm systems with simple taps
  • Free 30-day camera surveillance trial
Features
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Alarmhandler is like no other security system you've seen. It integrates SMS based alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones of any make into a cohesive alarm system controlled by one app. Signup for a free 30 day camera surveillance trial in the app, no credit card required. If you just use the app to control your SMS alarm, it's free, forever. 1. Simple and intuitive app to control your alarm - Easy to operate, tap icons to turn ON/OFF - Controls all IP cams and phones running our sensor app in the estate, any make/model - Also able to control SMS based alarms, just tap ON in the app to activate both the SMS alarm and the camera surveillance - We only store recordings when alarm is ON 2. Unbeatable price because we eliminated costly elements of traditional alarm services - No expensive hardware required - reuse old phones or buy your own inexpensive IP cams - No paid security guards - your family or invited friends can verify an alarm and let the police handle the rest 3. Know if anything happens to your home - Immediate notification if smoke alarm sirens go off or motion is detected when you are not at home - Know if your home is safe for your kids to go home to after school - Don’t worry about leaving the pet at home 4. Helps you determine if an alarm is real or not - Play recording from smartphone to determine if the alarm is real or not - Got existing alarm that sends false alarms? Extend it with Alarmhandler to validate the alarms - No more going home on a false alarm - Possibility to e-mail recordings to yourself for safe keeping Here’s just some of the nice things that our users say: “A solid working solution which is really affordable” — Nis W “Had a breakin in the neighbourhood. With Alarmhandler we know all is well at home.“ — Bo L “Moved into a new house and needed an alarm. Alarmhandler does the job well.” — Morten R Alarmhandler is built by a small team dedicated to bring security that everyone can afford. We publish frequent updates and would love your feedback. Get in touch via our homepage alarmhandler.com, our Facebook page, or tweet us @alarmhandler

Screenshots

Foscam Surveillance Pro4 screens
Alarmhandler security system4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alarmhandler security system at Free against Foscam Surveillance Pro's $4.99. Alarmhandler security system also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Foscam Surveillance Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (96 vs 2). On 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

Alarmhandler security system is free to download; Foscam Surveillance Pro costs $4.99 up front. Alarmhandler security system sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per year. Foscam Surveillance Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarmhandler security system holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foscam Surveillance Pro has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Foscam Surveillance Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alarmhandler security system's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foscam Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, Alarmhandler security system every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Foscam Surveillance Pro versus Alarmhandler security system: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoscam Surveillance ProAlarmhandler security system
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (96 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Convenience Factory B.V.Compelling Software

Customer experience

Foscam Surveillance Pro

All ratings96 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative19.7%

Alarmhandler security system

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Foscam Surveillance Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarmhandler security system

Subscriptions1
  • Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year

Questions

Is Foscam Surveillance Pro free?
Foscam Surveillance Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alarmhandler security system free?
Alarmhandler security system is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foscam Surveillance Pro or Alarmhandler security system?
Alarmhandler security system is rated higher. Foscam Surveillance Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Alarmhandler security system averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Foscam Surveillance Pro or Alarmhandler security system have ads?
Neither Foscam Surveillance Pro nor Alarmhandler security system shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foscam Surveillance Pro or Alarmhandler security system?
Foscam Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Alarmhandler security system every 3 months. Most recently, Foscam Surveillance Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and Alarmhandler security system on October 3, 2026.

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