Alarmhandler security system vs W19
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarmhandler security system
This app integrates SMS alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones into a unified security system. It offers immediate notifications for events like smoke alarms or motion detection, and allows you to review recordings to verify alarms. Enjoy affordable home security without expensive hardware or paid guards.
- Integrates SMS alarms, IP cameras, and old phones
- Real-time notifications for smoke, motion, and more
- Review recordings to verify alarms
- Affordable security, no expensive hardware
- Control alarm systems with simple taps
- Free 30-day camera surveillance trial
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Alarmhandler is like no other security system you've seen. It integrates SMS based alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones of any make into a cohesive alarm system controlled by one app. Signup for a free 30 day camera surveillance trial in the app, no credit card required. If you just use the app to control your SMS alarm, it's free, forever. 1. Simple and intuitive app to control your alarm - Easy to operate, tap icons to turn ON/OFF - Controls all IP cams and phones running our sensor app in the estate, any make/model - Also able to control SMS based alarms, just tap ON in the app to activate both the SMS alarm and the camera surveillance - We only store recordings when alarm is ON 2. Unbeatable price because we eliminated costly elements of traditional alarm services - No expensive hardware required - reuse old phones or buy your own inexpensive IP cams - No paid security guards - your family or invited friends can verify an alarm and let the police handle the rest 3. Know if anything happens to your home - Immediate notification if smoke alarm sirens go off or motion is detected when you are not at home - Know if your home is safe for your kids to go home to after school - Don’t worry about leaving the pet at home 4. Helps you determine if an alarm is real or not - Play recording from smartphone to determine if the alarm is real or not - Got existing alarm that sends false alarms? Extend it with Alarmhandler to validate the alarms - No more going home on a false alarm - Possibility to e-mail recordings to yourself for safe keeping Here’s just some of the nice things that our users say: “A solid working solution which is really affordable” — Nis W “Had a breakin in the neighbourhood. With Alarmhandler we know all is well at home.“ — Bo L “Moved into a new house and needed an alarm. Alarmhandler does the job well.” — Morten R Alarmhandler is built by a small team dedicated to bring security that everyone can afford. We publish frequent updates and would love your feedback. Get in touch via our homepage alarmhandler.com, our Facebook page, or tweet us @alarmhandler
W19
Control home appliances remotely using your smartphone. This application works in conjunction with specific hardware to provide comprehensive home automation.
- Remote appliance control
- Works with W19 Alarmed hardware
- Networked control from anywhere
- Home appliance management
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W19 Alarm application must comply with the W19 Alarmed hardware used together to complete control of home appliances. As long as your phone can be networked, you can control your appliances anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarmhandler security system at 100% against W19's 0%. Alarmhandler security system also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). W19's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Alarmhandler security system sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per year. W19 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alarmhandler security system holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Alarmhandler security system's written reviews are positive against 0% of W19's.
Alarmhandler security system ships an update every 3 months, W19 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarmhandler security system | W19 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compelling Software | 传林 方 |
Customer experience
Alarmhandler security system
W19
In-app purchases
Alarmhandler security system
- Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year
W19
No in-app purchases
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