Comparison

Alarmhandler security system vs Live Camera Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Live Camera Control

This utility app allows a single user to remotely control up to four cameras during a live broadcast. The interface provides clear visual cues indicating camera status: standby, hold, and live. Connection requires all devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Control up to 4 cameras
  • Visual status indicators (standby, hold, live)
  • Single-person control
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
Features
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Live Control is a Remote app used to assist in directing which cameras are live during a live broadcast. - One person controls - Up to 4 cameras - The remote's screen changes to show green, yellow, and red to show standby, hold, and live. Note: devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network to establish a connection.

Screenshots

Alarmhandler security system4 screens
Live Camera Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Camera Control at 5.0 against Alarmhandler security system's 4.0. Live Camera Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarmhandler security system sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per year. Live Camera Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Camera Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alarmhandler security system versus Live Camera Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarmhandler security systemLive Camera Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompelling SoftwareRyan O'Connor

Customer experience

Alarmhandler security system

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Live Camera Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarmhandler security system

Subscriptions1
  • Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year
None

Live Camera Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alarmhandler security system free?
Alarmhandler security system is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Camera Control free?
Live Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alarmhandler security system or Live Camera Control?
Live Camera Control is rated higher. Alarmhandler security system averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Live Camera Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alarmhandler security system or Live Camera Control have ads?
Neither Alarmhandler security system nor Live Camera Control shows ads.

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