Alarmhandler security system vs Cam&Cam
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
Cam&Cam
Transform two iOS devices into a comprehensive video monitoring system. Stream live video from anywhere, whether for home security, baby monitoring, or as a portable webcam. No complex setup or extra hardware is required.
- Video monitoring system
- Live video streaming
- Remote access
- Baby monitor functionality
- Home security camera
- Portable webcam setup
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Cam&Cam: Turn Two iOS Devices into a Smart Video Monitoring System With just a few taps, Cam&Cam transforms any two iOS devices into a powerful video monitoring solution. Whether you're on Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 4G, or blazing-fast 5G — Cam&Cam keeps you connected. No need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Stream and monitor live video from anywhere in the world. Use Cam&Cam for: Keeping an eye on your home, car, garage, or office Monitoring your baby or pets while you're away Turning your devices into IP cameras — no extra hardware needed Using your iPhone or iPad as a portable Wi-Fi camera Setting up live video in seconds, wherever you are Creating a simple webcam setup with just two iOS devices No complicated setup. No technical skills required. Just install, connect, and go. Subscriptions & Pricing Cam&Cam offers auto-renewable subscriptions: weekly, monthly, and yearly — so you can choose the plan that fits your needs. A free trial is available, and once it ends, a subscription is required to continue monitoring. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appcamcam.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarmhandler security system at 100% against Cam&Cam's 42%. Alarmhandler security system also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Cam&Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Cam&Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alarmhandler security system holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cam&Cam has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Alarmhandler security system's written reviews are positive against 42% of Cam&Cam's.
Alarmhandler security system ships an update every 3 months, Cam&Cam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarmhandler security system | Cam&Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.6 (86 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 86 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compelling Software | Have a nice day |
Customer experience
Alarmhandler security system
Cam&Cam
Bugs and requests
Alarmhandler security system
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cam&Cam
Reported bugs
5 issues- Camera disconnects when phone screen is locked
- App crashes after updates
- Video and audio not working
- Forced app restarts every 24 hours
- Inability to reconnect to streaming device
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to cycle through different camera lenses
- Option to disable auto-renew
- Support for Samsung to iPhone connections
- Compatibility with older devices
- Improved motion detection sensitivity
In-app purchases
Alarmhandler security system
- Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year
Cam&Cam
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Unlimited Monthly premium$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Weekly premium2 variants$4.997 Days
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- Cam&Cam Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Welcome Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Unlimited Monthly premium$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium New$9.991 Year
- Yearly Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Full Version Forever$19.99
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