Comparison

Virtual Keypad vs Go LocalSpot

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, and thermostats, and view live camera feeds and recorded clips. Receive notifications and manage user access for comprehensive security management on the go.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • Smart device control (lights, locks, thermostats)
  • Live camera viewing and recording
  • Customizable system actions
  • Event history search
  • User management
  • Alarm verification with live video
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

Go LocalSpot

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Discover what is happening nearby with LocalSpot. Explore approved local listings on a map or in an easy-to-browse list. Find street tacos, food trucks, tamales, BBQ stands, food plazas, seasonal vendors, yard sales, open houses, events, fundraisers, pop-up sales, and mobile services. LOCAL DISCOVERY • Browse approved nearby listings • Search and filter by category • See what is available today • Use Treasure Mode for an interesting local pick • Save spots for later • View photos, hours, and listing details • Get directions in Apple Maps • Share discoveries with friends LOCATION IS OPTIONAL You can browse LocalSpot without sharing your location. If you choose to allow location access while the app is open, LocalSpot can show distances, center the map near you, and sort discoveries by proximity. SAFETY AND QUALITY Listings are reviewed by LocalSpot before appearing publicly. Users can report inaccurate, expired, unsafe, inappropriate, or potentially fraudulent listings from within the app. LocalSpot launches with Sacramento-area discoveries and is designed to expand to more communities over time.

Screenshots

Virtual Keypad2 screens
Go LocalSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Go LocalSpot at every 2 days against Virtual Keypad's fortnightly. Virtual Keypad's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, Go LocalSpot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Virtual Keypad versus Go LocalSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual KeypadGo LocalSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Monitoring Products, Inc.LocalSpot Technologies LLC

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

Go LocalSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

Go LocalSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Keypad free?
Virtual Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Go LocalSpot free?
Go LocalSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Keypad or Go LocalSpot have ads?
Neither Virtual Keypad nor Go LocalSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Keypad or Go LocalSpot?
Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, and Go LocalSpot every 2 days. Most recently, Virtual Keypad was updated on November 9, 2026 and Go LocalSpot on October 31, 2026.

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