# Phoenix vs Maks Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Maks Mobile at 5.0 against Phoenix's 2.8. Phoenix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Maks Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Phoenix's written reviews are positive against 21% of Maks Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phoenix ships an update every 3 months, Maks Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix | Maks Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-mk/id893906975/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maks-mobile/id1133492163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GLEISHER, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277630725) | [Softverna Inzhenerna Kompaniya A2 LTD, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133492162) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-mk/id893906975)

Monitor and remotely control security systems with this mobile application. Receive event notifications, view system status, and activate a panic button. Access is secured with password or fingerprint protection.

**Highlights:** View system status, Receive event notifications, Remote control of systems, Panic button functionality, Password/fingerprint protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Maks Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maks-mobile/id1133492163)

Control your home security system remotely. Arm or disarm your property, view live camera feeds, manage automation devices, and receive instant event notifications. The app supports managing multiple security systems from a single interface.

**Highlights:** Remote arm/disarm, Live camera viewing, Home automation control, Push notifications, Event history, Multi-system management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix free?

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

### Is Maks Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix or Maks Mobile?

Maks Mobile is rated higher. Phoenix averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Maks Mobile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Phoenix or Maks Mobile have ads?

Maks Mobile shows ads; Phoenix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix or Maks Mobile?

Phoenix ships an update every 3 months, and Maks Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Phoenix was updated on June 1, 2026 and Maks Mobile on June 1, 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.*