Comparison

Sector Alarm vs CTC Connect

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

CTC Connect

Features
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CTC Connect allows you to control your heating system easily from your smartphone. With this application you can manage setpoint adjustments and, if something is wrong, receive alarm notifications. To get started, simply download the app, create your account and add your CTC system to your account. Note! This application requires the accessory CTC Internet and at least firmware 20150701 or later installed in your heat pump system.

Screenshots

Sector Alarm4 screens
CTC Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sector Alarm at fortnightly against CTC Connect's every 3 months. CTC Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sector Alarm ships an update fortnightly, CTC Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and December 19, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sector Alarm versus CTC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSector AlarmCTC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSector AlarmCTC AB

In-app purchases

None

Sector Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

CTC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sector Alarm free?
Sector Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTC Connect free?
CTC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sector Alarm or CTC Connect have ads?
Neither Sector Alarm nor CTC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sector Alarm or CTC Connect?
Sector Alarm ships an update fortnightly, and CTC Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Sector Alarm was updated on October 26, 2026 and CTC Connect on December 19, 2025.

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