Comparison

iSmartAlarm vs CodePin

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

Head to head
About

iSmartAlarm

Control your home security system and cameras remotely in real-time. Arm, monitor, and disarm your system from anywhere. Features intelligent cloud recording, video playback, and camera grouping for enhanced smart home security.

Highlights
  • Remote arm, monitor, and disarm
  • Real-time system control
  • Intelligent cloud recording
  • Video playback and event organization
  • Camera grouping and split-screen views
  • Intuitive app design
Features
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Welcome to the brand new iSmartAlarm app! The updated iSmartAlarm app allows you to arm, monitor, and disarm your iSmartAlarm Home Security System and cameras at any time, from anywhere, in real-time. It supports the following iSmartAlarm products: CubeOne, Contact Sensor, Motion Sensor, Remote Tag, Smart Switch, Satellite Siren, Keypad, iCamera KEEP, Spot, and Spot+. With this new and streamlined app, you have even more control of your smart home security at your fingertips. You will be able to use your cameras in a number of new ways, such as - - Optional intelligent cloud recording subscription - New Playback features for stored videos - Camera grouping availability (split-screen multiple views) - Events page for organized playback - Simple and intuitive app design Cloud Service Subscription Service Description 1. We offer two types of Cloud Service : Premium Cloud $4.99/month ($49.99/year) Platinum Cloud $9.99/month ($99.99/ year) *Prices displayed are for one device, the package price depends on the number of devices. 2. Subscribing to Cloud Service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the subscription service expires, the system will automatically renew and deduct the corresponding fees according to the plan type. 4. If you need to unsubscribe, please do so at least 24 hours before the renewal date in the "Account Settings". 5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://ismartalarm.meshare.com/ismartalarm/application/info/privacynotice.html Terms of Use: https://ismartalarm.meshare.com/ismartalarm/application/info/termsconditions.html

About

CodePin

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards
  • Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417)
  • Scan codes from camera or photos
  • Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons
  • Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)
Features
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CodePin is a clean QR code and barcode utility for iPhone. Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers and vCards. Generate common barcodes such as Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417. Scan codes with the camera or from Photos, review the result before using it, and save useful codes to your history. What CodePin can do: • Generate QR codes for common everyday content • Generate common barcodes including Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417 • Build Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes with dedicated forms • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera or decode them from images • Open links, compose email, call phone numbers, copy text or add vCards to Contacts • Customize colors, error correction and center icons • Save, search, reload and delete history items • Pin a QR code or barcode to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity • Export standard PNG files CodePin Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited Live Activity starts, iCloud history sync, custom logos, HD PNG export and SVG export with vector QR modules. No account is required. CodePin stores your data on your device, and iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account when enabled.

Screenshots

iSmartAlarm4 screens
CodePin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodePin at 100% against iSmartAlarm's 13%. CodePin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). iSmartAlarm's advantage is ratings volume (746 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. iSmartAlarm sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodePin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmartAlarm has 746 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iSmartAlarm's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodePin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSmartAlarm ships an update every 3 months, CodePin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iSmartAlarm versus CodePin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSmartAlarmCodePin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (746 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings746 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHO Technologies甲琦 郭

Customer experience

iSmartAlarm

All ratings746 ratings
Positive17.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative79.1%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative83.4%

CodePin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iSmartAlarm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Sensors and cameras not connecting properly
  • Arm/disarm functionality not working as expected
  • Inconsistent alarm notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Automatic arming/disarming based on location
  • Better camera integration and control
  • Compatibility with newer devices and OS versions

CodePin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

iSmartAlarm

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 1 Device$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$14.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 2 Device$19.991 Month
  • Clips Plan for 1 Device Y14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 5 Device$24.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 10 Device$49.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$49.991 Year
  • Clips Plan Household Y14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$99.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$149.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 4 Device$199.991 Year
1 purchases

CodePin

One-time1
  • CodePin Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is iSmartAlarm free?
iSmartAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodePin free?
CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSmartAlarm or CodePin?
CodePin is rated higher. iSmartAlarm averages 1.8 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while CodePin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iSmartAlarm or CodePin have ads?
Neither iSmartAlarm nor CodePin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSmartAlarm or CodePin?
iSmartAlarm ships an update every 3 months, and CodePin every 9 days. Most recently, iSmartAlarm was updated on October 23, 2026 and CodePin on October 18, 2026.

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