Comparison

Virtual Keypad vs TidalWave VSC

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Keypad

Control your home or business security system remotely. Arm/disarm, manage lights, locks, thermostats, and view live camera feeds. Automate actions and receive important notifications.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Control smart home devices
  • View live and recorded camera footage
  • Automate system actions
  • Receive event notifications
  • Manage user access
Features
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The Virtual Keypad™ App gives you control of your security system on-the-go. Connect to your home or business system to arm or disarm, control lights, locks, thermostats and more, easily with your app. Even view and record video from your security cameras. With the Virtual Keypad App, you can: • Arm and disarm your system • View what’s happening at your home or business • Control Z-Wave-connected devices such as thermostats, lights, locks and garage doors individually or all at once • Set up Actions to automatically control your system throughout the day • View and control Z-Wave devices using a photo or a security camera • Receive notifications when doors are opened or closed • View security cameras and your recorded clips • Add users to your security system from your app • Search your complete system event history • Cancel or verify alarms with live video view The app requires a compatible control panel and connected service. For more information about upgrading your alarm system, contact your DMP installing alarm company today. All features may not come standard with your app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

TidalWave VSC

Control your TidalWave Variable Speed Controller remotely. Adjust pump output across 10 levels, turn power on/off, and personalize Wi-Fi settings. Manage multiple controllers from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote power on/off
  • 10-level output adjustment
  • Wi-Fi settings personalization
  • Multiple controller management
Features
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Atlantic Water Gardens VSC app allows users to control the TidalWave Variable Speed Controller from their mobile device. This app enables users to turn the power on and off, as well as change the output of their TidalWave asynchronous pump in 10 levels of adjustment. VSC provides users a way to personalize Wi-Fi settings and control multiple Variable Speed Controllers.

Screenshots

Virtual Keypad2 screens
TidalWave VSC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Keypad at 66% against TidalWave VSC's 0%. Virtual Keypad also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). TidalWave VSC's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Virtual Keypad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Keypad has 13K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Virtual Keypad's written reviews are positive against 0% of TidalWave VSC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, TidalWave VSC every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Virtual Keypad versus TidalWave VSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual KeypadTidalWave VSC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings) — better1.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDigital Monitoring Products, Inc.Atlantic Water Gardens

Customer experience

Virtual Keypad

All ratings13,130 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews1,439 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.3%

TidalWave VSC

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Virtual Keypad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timed out connections
  • Unresponsive app controls
  • Incorrect alarm status display
  • Delayed push notifications
  • Compatibility issues with updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Customizable notifications
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Enhanced camera integration
  • Geofencing automation
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  • Streamlined user management

TidalWave VSC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

TidalWave VSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Keypad free?
Virtual Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TidalWave VSC free?
TidalWave VSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Keypad or TidalWave VSC?
Virtual Keypad is rated higher. Virtual Keypad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while TidalWave VSC averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Virtual Keypad or TidalWave VSC have ads?
Neither Virtual Keypad nor TidalWave VSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Keypad or TidalWave VSC?
Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, and TidalWave VSC every 15 months. Most recently, Virtual Keypad was updated on September 24, 2026 and TidalWave VSC on June 8, 2026.

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