Sector Alarm vs Notchers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Temperature & humidity monitoring
- Open/closed window status
- Activity log viewing
- On-demand photo snapshots
- Smart plug control
- Remote lock/unlock
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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.
Notchers
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Notchers is for the things you keep counting by hand. Create a tally, tap when something happens, and keep going. It works offline, opens fast, and keeps the small counts from ending up in notes, spreadsheets, or your head. Use Notchers for habits, reps, inventory, chores, scores, customer counts, event checks, or anything else that needs a running total. What you can do: - Create quick personal tallies - Organize tallies into groups - Count with one tap - View history for each tally - Check daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly stats - Export your data as CSV or JSON Your tallies stay usable on your device even when you are offline. If you want backup and sync, Notchers Pro lets you sign in, back up your tallies, sync across devices, create unlimited tallies and groups, unlock advanced stats, and export your data. Free includes 4 tallies, 1 group, and simple statistics. Notchers Pro is optional and uses a monthly auto-renewing subscription. Simple counting. No spreadsheet required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sector Alarm at none against Notchers's 1. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Notchers sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Sector Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sector Alarm | Notchers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sector Alarm | Vensio |
In-app purchases
Sector Alarm
No in-app purchases
Notchers
- Notchers Pro$1.991 Month
