# SecureSmart vs PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall

The clearest difference is rating: PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall at 5.0 against SecureSmart's 4.3. PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). SecureSmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (158 vs 2). 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.

PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecureSmart has 158 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SecureSmart ships an update every 2 weeks, PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureSmart | PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securesmart/id842850593/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerseries-pro-alarminstall/id1267369283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 273 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alula Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356152179) | [Tyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/489891684) |

## What reviewers say

### SecureSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securesmart/id842850593)

Control your home security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like door openings or motion detection. Automate smart devices with custom scenes and recipes to match your daily routines.

**Highlights:** Remote security system control, Real-time event notifications, Customizable zone configurations, Smart device automation (scenes/recipes), Cloud video storage, Flexible IP camera support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for customers
- 👍 Integration with Alula
- 👍 Convenient remote arm/disarm
- 👍 Useful for programming/alerts
- 👍 Love the keypad feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not connect to alarm
- 🐛 Cannot arm/disarm alarm
- 🐛 Keypad removed from app
- 🐛 Update not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after login
- Does not connect after iOS 17 update
- Cannot arm or disarm
- Numbers too small, no color
- Disarm button removed

**Requested features**

- Add progress bars or 'please wait' signs
- Add audible sound for alarms
- Add 4 function keys (ABCD)
- Fix TouchID arming issue
- Allow username/password reset


### PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerseries-pro-alarminstall/id1267369283)

This app streamlines the installation of PowerSeries Pro alarm systems. It connects directly to the panel via Wi-Fi, allowing for intuitive configuration and quick device addition by scanning.

**Highlights:** Speeds up alarm system installations, Simplifies the installation process, Connects directly to panel via Wi-Fi, Intuitive configuration interface, Add devices by scanning, Increases accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureSmart free?

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

### Is PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall free?

PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SecureSmart or PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall?

PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall is rated higher. SecureSmart averages 4.3 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SecureSmart or PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall have ads?

Neither SecureSmart nor PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureSmart or PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall?

SecureSmart ships an update every 2 weeks, and PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall every 4 months. Most recently, SecureSmart was updated on October 13, 2026 and PowerSeries Pro AlarmInstall on October 16, 2026.

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