Phoenix vs Paradox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoenix
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.
- View system status
- Receive event notifications
- Remote control of systems
- Panic button functionality
- Password/fingerprint protection
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The application "Phoenix-MK" (Mobile Keyboard) provides extra opportunities for monitoring the security systems and their remote control. Main features of the application: - view the state of system; - viewing of received events from the system; - control of object systems; - notifications of new events; - Panic button for calling the mobile patrol group. The launch of application and disarming commands arepassword or fingerprint protected (in case the phone is lost or unauthorized access). For details, contact your local security service provider.
Paradox
Manage your Paradox security systems remotely. Control security, video verification, surveillance, automation, and access all from one application. Offers a comprehensive solution for total system oversight.
- Security system management
- Video verification
- Surveillance control
- Automation features
- Access control
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Blue Eye connect and interface with Paradox systems for management of the security, Video verification and surveillance , Automation and access. developed for "one stop solution", One application, full control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix at 2.8 against Paradox's 1.8. Phoenix also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Paradox's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phoenix holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Phoenix's written reviews are positive against 8% of Paradox's.
Phoenix ships an update every 3 months, Paradox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoenix | Paradox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GLEISHER, TOV | Paradox Security Systems Ltd. |
Customer experience
Phoenix
Paradox
Bugs and requests
Phoenix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Paradox
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to alarm panel after updates
- Connection unstable message with 15-minute refresh requirement
- App crashes when accessing menu button
- Video download functionality causes crashes
- Subscription renewal returns 'operation failed' error
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- Biometric login doesn't activate when enabled
- App won't open on some devices
- Login takes up to 2 minutes with multiple failed attempts
- Event timestamps display incorrect dates (2001)
- App unresponsive after recent updates
- Connection issues persist even with hardwired Ethernet
- App crashes when adding or modifying users
- Badge notifications don't disappear after viewing events
- Static IP connections stopped working after updates
- App refuses to connect if not returning to main menu
- Notification delivery unreliable (especially on silent mode)
Requested features
12 requests- Apple Watch support for arming/disarming
- Apple HomeKit integration
- Siri Shortcuts support
- Widget support for quick access
- Critical notification feature for iOS (silent mode alerts)
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- Local IP connection option without Swan server requirement
- Clear armed/disarmed status display
- Ability to clear notifications
- Time and date setting functionality
- Simpler arming/disarming process with fewer clicks
- Multi-user status visibility when multiple people control same alarm
- Professional French translation by certified translator
In-app purchases
Phoenix
No in-app purchases
Paradox
No in-app purchases
