Comparison

Remote Alarm (Lite) vs Notifya

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

Head to head
About

Remote Alarm (Lite)

Control your burglar alarm system remotely via SMS. Create custom buttons to arm, disarm, or check the status of your home or office security with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm system control
  • Customizable SMS commands
  • Single-tap button actions
  • Icon selection for buttons
  • Free version with limitations
Features
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RemoteAlarm is an easy to use yet powerful application which allows you to remotely control your Burglar Alarm System provided that GSM Protocol is supported. If you can remotely control your Home or Office System through SMS then this application might be for you. If for example you are currently sending an SMS to your system with the message "ARM 9999", then you can create a single button that will do this by a single tap. RemoteAlarm will allow you to create a number of buttons on its main screen. With a single tap you will be able to Lock, Unlock, Check Status or perform whatever action is supported by your system. No need to remember any commands or PIN number for each system anymore! Each button can be programmed to dispatch an SMS with a predefined number and command which is required by your Alarm System. Features: - Free version allows you to create up to two buttons, Pro version removes this restriction. - Add, Edit, Delete your own buttons and choose an icon from our predefined button gallery. - For each button you can configure the destination number and the command (string) to be sent. Burglar Alarm Vendors may have different commands so please consult your system's manual for all available options. Kindly notice that in case your iDevice is stolen, somebody may be able to disable your security system. In this case make sure to change your system's PIN code immediately to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

About

Notifya

Features
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DETECT - ALERT - PROTECT Notifya is the is the world’s first app that has the ability to reliably detect the opening of a door by using your device’s sensor to monitor the pressure wave that opening a door causes, and can do so even with background noise such as music or TV. Want to know exactly when or how many times your door is opened? Need to know when a customer has came in? Want make sure children aren’t opening doors? Well Notifya can keep a 24 hour ear out for you and alert you each time a door is opened or shut. No more sleepless nights. No more missing a delivery! Not with Notifya. You don’t need any special setup or positioning. Your device can be hidden out of sight, allowing you to monitor your entrance without risking the device being interfered with. FEATURES: - Reliably detect doors opening, even throughout a whole house! - Works on most smartphone models - Alerts are logged with time, date and signal strength - Notifya Pro users can sync multiple devices and receive alerts on remote devices - Simple and easy to use PRIVACY: No audio is permanently recorded or stored anywhere. Period. Notifya analyses audio in real time and no personal information is ever gathered. UPGRADE: If you’d like to remove ads, add other devices, and unlock more features, you can upgrade to Notifya Pro within the app with a simple, one-off purchase.

Screenshots

Remote Alarm (Lite)1 screens
Notifya3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Alarm (Lite) at none against Notifya's 2. Remote Alarm (Lite) also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 30 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Notifya sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Remote Alarm (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Alarm (Lite) ships an update every 7 months, Notifya every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Remote Alarm (Lite) versus Notifya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Alarm (Lite)Notifya
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews44.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 months β€” betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDW Dynamic Works LtdSUPERSENSE

In-app purchases

None

Remote Alarm (Lite)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Notifya

One-time2
  • Notifya Premium$0.99
  • Testing unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Remote Alarm (Lite) free?
Remote Alarm (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notifya free?
Notifya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Alarm (Lite) or Notifya have ads?
Neither Remote Alarm (Lite) nor Notifya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Alarm (Lite) or Notifya?
Remote Alarm (Lite) ships an update every 7 months, and Notifya every 30 months. Most recently, Remote Alarm (Lite) was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notifya on October 1, 2026.

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