B11 Alarm vs AlarmSMS Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
B11 Alarm
This app allows you to remotely control a dual-network alarm system for your home. It enables arming/disarming, receiving alerts, and even listening in on your property via your smartphone.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Receive intrusion alerts
- Voice memo and listening in
- Dual-network security (GSM/PSTN)
- Multiple user control
- Smartphone app commands
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B11 GSM/PSTN Dual-Network Alarm System With a built-in LCD and touch keypad, Chuango B11 packs serious security functionality into a sleek panel with an elegant piano finish. Simply insert a regular working 2G SIM card into the B11 and plug in any PSTN fixed landline, and you double the security for your home and loved ones with system redundancy. It can be armed/disarmed via the keypad; a phone call or SMS text message from preauthorized phone numbers; remote controls; or smartphone app commands. Upon detection of intrusion, the B11 will sound the built-in siren and call out to you or monitoring center for appropriate action. The intuitively designed Chuango B11 app interface enables you to effortlessly control the system via text messaging or GPRS: arm/disarm, home mode, remote voice memo or listening in. Multiple smartphone app owners can connect to and control one B11; or vice versa, multiple B11ās can be controlled by one smartphone app owner.
AlarmSMS Controller
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AlarmSMS Controller is a simple, flexible GSM alarm control app for security systems that support SMS commands. Instead of typing the same SMS commands every time, you can create clean command buttons for your alarm system and use them whenever you need to arm, disarm, check status, activate stay mode, control siren functions, manage zones, or send any custom command supported by your GSM alarm panel. AlarmSMS Controller is not locked to one alarm brand. You can add your alarm phone number, create your own SMS commands, choose icons and colors, and organize everything in one easy-to-use interface. Main features: ⢠Control compatible GSM alarm systems by SMS ⢠Create custom arm, disarm, stay, status, siren, and zone commands ⢠Add multiple alarm profiles ⢠Save alarm phone numbers and command presets ⢠Choose icons and colors for each command ⢠Organize your most used security commands ⢠Works with many GSM alarm panels that accept SMS commands ⢠Backup and restore your setup ⢠No account required ⢠Data stored locally on your device Perfect for users who already have a GSM alarm panel and want a faster, cleaner way to send SMS control commands without remembering command codes manually. Important: AlarmSMS Controller does not monitor your alarm system, receive alarm events, or replace a professional security service. The app only helps you prepare and send SMS commands to compatible GSM alarm systems. SMS charges may apply depending on your mobile provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B11 Alarm at none against AlarmSMS Controller's 1. B11 Alarm also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). AlarmSMS Controller's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. AlarmSMS Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. B11 Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.
B11 Alarm ships an update every 2 months, AlarmSMS Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B11 Alarm | AlarmSMS Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | George Alexandrou |
In-app purchases
B11 Alarm
No in-app purchases
AlarmSMS Controller
- AlarmSMS Pro$4.99
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