Comparison

Cinmoore vs apiALARM

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

Head to head
About

Cinmoore

Manage your home security system remotely with this app. Control security modes, view categorized events, and generate security reports. Share access with family and friends to keep everyone informed about your home's protection.

Highlights
  • Remote home security control
  • Categorized event viewing
  • Customizable security modes
  • Security reports
  • Share access with family and friends
  • Smart detection
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The Cinmoore app gives you the power to control your home protection with the Cinmoore Camera Security System, including features such as , Home management, Categorized Events, Security Report, Security Mode, Smart Detection,and more. Just access from your phone to review your home security anytime, anywhere. ----Share access with family and friends---- -Home member management Add family members, parents to Home,Quickly share access to all your  Cinmoore devices at any time. -Share camera with friends Share the camera with friends, and they can access the device without worrying about access permissions for other cameras under Home. ----Define your own home security mode---- -Remotely control home mode Control your home security system right from your phone—no matter where you are. Switching the home mode to Home/Away/Armed or customized mode via Cinmoore app. -Customize home mode Customize the mode according to the actual structure of your home, such as different settings for indoor and outdoor areas. ----Analyze potential security risks---- -Categorized Events Quickly access detailed insights through categorized events and effortlessly search for objects and people. -Security Report Get your own daily personal security briefing whenever you want. You can customize it to filter specific events and even note suspicious activity to avoid potential crimes. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at support@superacme.com

About

apiALARM

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

Highlights
  • Remote property control
  • Intelligent alerts & live video
  • Automate security routines
  • Control locks and lights
  • Two-way audio via doorbell camera
  • Manage multiple business locations
  • Respond to alarm events
Features
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Keep your home or business connected, protected and one step ahead with a.p.i. ALARM'S mobile app. Connect your security, locks, lights, video cameras and more through a single app that protects you from crime, fire, carbon monoxide and even water damage. One app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch makes it easy to: * Remotely control your entire property * Know what’s going on with intelligent alerts and live video feeds * Automate your daily security routine and other repetitive tasks apiALARM is fully supported on your Apple Watch. So, accessing your system is as easy as checking the time. Note: apiALARM requires a compatible system and an interactive a.p.i. ALARM service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment and specific service plan. Visit apialarm.com for more information. Some of apiALARM’s Home Features: * Control your security panel, locks and lights from anywhere * Receive customizable alerts when people arrive and leave or when there’s unexpected activity * Watch live and recorded video from your cameras * Talk to visitors through your doorbell camera and unlock your door Some of apiALARM’s Business Features: * Arm/disarm your security panel across multiple locations * Receive alerts if a location opens late or an employee access a restricted area * Video alerts based on specific types of activity * Automate lights, locks and thermostats * Track and manage access to multiple locations * Buzz open access controlled doors * Respond to alarm events and alert emergency personnel

Screenshots

Cinmoore4 screens
apiALARM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: apiALARM at 4.7 against Cinmoore's 3.0. apiALARM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). Cinmoore's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Cinmoore sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinmoore has 131 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Cinmoore's written reviews are positive against 31% of apiALARM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinmoore ships an update monthly, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cinmoore versus apiALARM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinmooreapiALARM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (131 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better15
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB375 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHangzhou superacme electronics co.ltda.p.i. ALARM Inc.

Customer experience

Cinmoore

All ratings131 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative59.7%

apiALARM

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative66.2%

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Cinmoore

One-time20
  • 300MB-7 Days$1.99
  • Bird-watching V2 Monthly$1.99
  • Bird-watching Basic Monthly$2.49
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  • Bird-watching V3 Monthly$2.49
  • Secure Plus Monthly Plan$2.99
  • Bird-watching V4 Monthly$2.99
  • 1GB-30 Days$5.99
  • Bird-watching Plus Monthly$6.99
  • Unlimited-30 Days$7.99
  • 2GB-30 Days$10.00
  • Unlimited-30 Days$17.99
  • Bird-watching Basic Monthly$24.99
  • Secure Plus Annual Plan$29.99
  • Bird-watching V4 Annual$29.99
  • 12GB-365 Days$59.99
  • 12GB-180 Days$60.00
  • Bird-watching Plus Annual$69.99
  • 24GB-365 Days$100.00
  • Unlimited-365 Days$179.99
  • 48GB-365 Days$199.00
None

apiALARM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cinmoore free?
Cinmoore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is apiALARM free?
apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cinmoore or apiALARM?
apiALARM is rated higher. Cinmoore averages 3.0 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Cinmoore or apiALARM have ads?
Neither Cinmoore nor apiALARM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cinmoore or apiALARM?
Cinmoore ships an update monthly, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, Cinmoore was updated on September 24, 2026 and apiALARM on September 21, 2026.

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