# ViewPoint for iPad vs apiALARM

The clearest difference is rating: apiALARM at 4.7 against ViewPoint for iPad's 1.0. apiALARM also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 9%) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). ViewPoint for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

apiALARM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: apiALARM has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ViewPoint for iPad's written reviews are positive against 28% of apiALARM's.

ViewPoint for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViewPoint for iPad | apiALARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewpoint-for-ipad/id769027561/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apialarm/id6740542440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | **27.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ViewPoint Realty Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366719224) | [a.p.i. ALARM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790499425) |

## What reviewers say

### ViewPoint for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewpoint-for-ipad/id769027561)

Access comprehensive real estate data for Nova Scotia properties. View detailed listing information, assessment values, lot sizes, school zones, and historical sales data. Navigate properties easily with an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date property information, Interactive property map, Assessment values, Lot sizes, School information, Historical MLS sales data, Current MLS listings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app (historically)
- 👍 Useful for shopping houses
- 👍 Good presentation
- 👍 Easier than mobile site (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App broken/unusable
- 🐛 Glitchy and not working
- 🐛 Terrible iPad version
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Map not working/no detail

**Reported bugs**

- Links not working when viewing properties
- Cannot close property view without shutting down app
- Unable to sign in on iPad
- App does not work properly if signed in
- Map just doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Update the app after 2 years
- Bring back the older app layout/ease of use
- Expand searchable criteria (building age, total living area)
- Add website functionality like date range
- Correct property locator


### 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 ViewPoint for iPad free?

ViewPoint for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is apiALARM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ViewPoint for iPad or apiALARM?

apiALARM is rated higher. ViewPoint for iPad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while apiALARM averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do ViewPoint for iPad or apiALARM have ads?

Neither ViewPoint for iPad nor apiALARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ViewPoint for iPad or apiALARM?

ViewPoint for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, ViewPoint for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and apiALARM on October 24, 2026.

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