Comparison

Sector Alarm vs Zaptec

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

Head to head
About

Sector Alarm

Control your home security system remotely, arm or disarm it, and monitor your property. Receive alerts for open windows, check temperatures, and manage access for family and friends. You can also control smart lights, appliances, and locks.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • Temperature & humidity monitoring
  • Open/closed window status
  • Activity log viewing
  • On-demand photo snapshots
  • Smart plug control
  • Remote lock/unlock
Features
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The Sector Alarm App reassures you that your home is safe and puts you in control from anywhere, anytime. This is the app that gives you control of your security system and it couldn’t be easier. You can: - Arm and disarm your system from anywhere in the world - Check the temperature and humidity in every room or floor and across the whole home - See which doors and windows are open or closed. If you arm your system with windows left open, you’ll get an alert. - Check that family members have arrived home safely - View your security system’s activity log. - Easily check that everything is fine at home with an on-demand photo when the system is armed - Turn your lights and appliances on and off with your smart plugs - Lock and unlock your home remotely with your smart lock - Manage secure access to your home for family members and friends And there’s more to discover when you download the app. To use the Sector Alarm App, you must be a Sector Alarm customer and have a username and password. Images show the app for our latest Smart Alarm System. Customers with older systems will see a different version.

About

Zaptec

Manage your Zaptec electric vehicle charger with this app. Monitor charging sessions, control access for others, and track your charging history. Get the full Zaptec experience after installation by an authorized electrician.

Highlights
  • Register your charger
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • Control charging speed
  • Lock charging cable
  • Manage access for others
  • Track charging history
Features
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Do you own a Zaptec charger? This app will give you access to the complete Zaptec experience!  Once your authorised electrician has finished the installation, you can create your Zaptec user account and register your charger. And voilà, you’re ready to go!  In the app, you can monitor your charging session and speed, lock the cable to the charger, control access for friends and family and keep track of your charging history. More features coming soon!

Screenshots

Sector Alarm4 screens
Zaptec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sector Alarm at 4.6 against Zaptec's 3.6. Sector Alarm also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 19%) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Sector Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sector Alarm has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Sector Alarm's written reviews are positive against 19% of Zaptec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sector Alarm ships an update fortnightly, Zaptec every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sector Alarm versus Zaptec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSector AlarmZaptec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSector AlarmZaptec

Customer experience

Sector Alarm

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.7%
Negative29.4%

Zaptec

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral31.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sector Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

Zaptec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sector Alarm free?
Sector Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zaptec free?
Zaptec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sector Alarm or Zaptec?
Sector Alarm is rated higher. Sector Alarm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Zaptec averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Sector Alarm or Zaptec have ads?
Neither Sector Alarm nor Zaptec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sector Alarm or Zaptec?
Sector Alarm ships an update fortnightly, and Zaptec every 10 days. Most recently, Sector Alarm was updated on November 6, 2026 and Zaptec on November 6, 2026.

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