# iSmartAlarm vs CodePin

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmartAlarm | CodePin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartalarm/id615159814/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHO Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395105929) | [甲琦 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888952386) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmartAlarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartalarm/id615159814)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Device | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Clips Plan for 1 Device Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 5 Device | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 10 Device | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $49.99 | per year |
| Clips Plan Household Y | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Device | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Device | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Provides home security
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 💡 Integrates with smart home devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Cameras and sensors frequently go offline
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 💸 Expensive for features provided

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### CodePin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodePin Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*