Comparison

i 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

i

Remotely monitor live video from security cameras on iOS devices. View multiple cameras, take snapshots, and control PTZ functions. Supports up to 64 channels and various video codecs.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Multi-camera view
  • Snapshot support
  • PTZ control
  • Up to 64 channels
  • Push notifications
  • Playback support
Features
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i-Security is a free app specially built for iOS devices that allows you to remotely monitor live video from security cameras through i-Security Surveillance systems. Users can view multiple cameras simultaneously by 3G or WiFi. It also supports snapshots and physical / digital PTZ control. Features on i-Security: 1. Up to 64 channels of live view display 2. Can setup multiple servers (Single server connection) 3. Support Snapshots 4. Support Physical / Digital PTZ control (Depends on camera) 5. Preset point support (Depends on camera) 6. Digital Input/Output support 7. Support Megapixel resolution 8. Support Playback 9. Support Push Notification 10. Support findNVR (P2P) 11. Favorite view for all i-Security recording servers 12. New Event List Button 13. Support Audio 14. Support Demo Site 15. Support Talk 16. Support QR code Supported Systems Supported OS: iOS - iOS 8 above - iPhone 4 and above - iPad / iPad2 / iPad Air / iPad Air2 / iPad Pro Supported Video codec: -MJPEG -MPEG4 -H.264 -H.265

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

i3 screens
Alarmhandler security system4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarmhandler security system at 100% against i's 29%. Alarmhandler security system also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Alarmhandler security system sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per year. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarmhandler security system holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of i's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alarmhandler security system's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 2 months, Alarmhandler security system every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
i versus Alarmhandler security system: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAlarmhandler security system
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (19 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiotech Lab Inc.Compelling Software

Customer experience

i

All ratings20 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.8%

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

i

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarmhandler security system

Subscriptions1
  • Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, 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, i or Alarmhandler security system?
Alarmhandler security system is rated higher. i averages 1.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Alarmhandler security system averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do i or Alarmhandler security system have ads?
Neither i nor Alarmhandler security system shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Alarmhandler security system?
i ships an update every 2 months, and Alarmhandler security system every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 8, 2026 and Alarmhandler security system on August 15, 2026.

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