Comparison

Alphatronics vs Caratec

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

Head to head

About

Alphatronics

Features

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App for AlphaVision control panel The app for the AlphaVision control panel from Alphatronics makes it possible to operate your security alarm system remotely through an Internet connection. The operation of the app on your smartphone corresponds with the way you operate your security alarm system via the keypad in your home or office. The app provides secure access to arm/disarm the system, view status information and the possibility to control and maintain your security alarm system. Features: -Arming/disarming the alarm system -Access to the User functions -Access to status information The app is supported from AlphaVision ML software version 3.0 and AlphaVision XL software version 2.30 and higher. Older panels can easily be updated by your security installer to the latest software version to support the app. More about Alphatronics: The app is a digital product from Alphatronics BV in the Netherlands. Alphatronics is a leading manufacturer and developer of high-tech electronic security products in the Netherlands. The organization has been part of the listed TKH group since July 2010. Follow Alphatronics via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlphatronicsGroup

About

Caratec

Features

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This APP is only for CARATEC Lithium Battery which based on bluetooth 4.0 BLE technology 1.CARATEC is used for monitoring Lithium battery. 2. Measuring distance no more than 5m. 3. The APP only can connect one LiFePO4 battery every time. 4. This APP can monitoring voltage, current, temperature and cycle life, etc

Screenshots

Alphatronics4 screens

Caratec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alphatronics at monthly against Caratec's every 42 months. Alphatronics also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 9.0). 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

Alphatronics ships an update monthly, Caratec every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Alphatronics versus Caratec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Alphatronics	Caratec
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 42 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	6.1 — better	9.0
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	2 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Alphatronics	宗辉姜

In-app purchases

None

Alphatronics

No in-app purchases

None

Caratec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alphatronics free?

Alphatronics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Caratec free?

Caratec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Alphatronics or Caratec have ads?

Neither Alphatronics nor Caratec shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Alphatronics or Caratec?

Alphatronics ships an update monthly, and Caratec every 42 months. Most recently, Alphatronics was updated on October 11, 2026 and Caratec on September 27, 2026.