# Cinmoore vs apiALARM

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 (#178 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinmoore sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cinmoore | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinmoore/id6478587228/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou superacme electronics co.ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629392850) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### Cinmoore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinmoore/id6478587228)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300MB-7 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching V2 Monthly | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching Basic Monthly | $2.49 | one-time |
| Bird-watching V3 Monthly | $2.49 | one-time |
| Secure Plus Monthly Plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching V4 Monthly | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1GB-30 Days | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching Plus Monthly | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited-30 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2GB-30 Days | $10.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited-30 Days | $17.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching Basic Monthly | $24.99 | one-time |
| Secure Plus Annual Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bird-watching V4 Annual | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12GB-365 Days | $59.99 | one-time |
| 12GB-180 Days | $60.00 | one-time |
| Bird-watching Plus Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| 24GB-365 Days | $100.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited-365 Days | $179.99 | one-time |
| 48GB-365 Days | $199.00 | one-time |


### apiALARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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