Comparison

My Visonic vs Provision

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

Head to head
About

My Visonic

Remotely control and monitor your PowerMax alarm systems. Arm, disarm, check status, view event history, and monitor sensors from anywhere. Supports live camera feeds and home device control.

Highlights
  • Remote system arming/disarming
  • Real-time system status checks
  • Event and alarm history viewing
  • Sensor status monitoring
  • Live IP camera viewing
  • Home device control
Features
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Control and monitor your PowerMax Tyco alarm systems from anywhere. With this App you can access your PowerMax panels from home or work or from anywhere in the world. With this App you can: - Arm the system in home or away mode - Disarm the system - Check the current status of the system - View the history of all the events and alarms - Check the status of all the sensors - Live view of IP cameras - Control your home devices - Shows the live alarm status in case of an alarm. Parameters: - Static IP address or URL of the home router - Port number (default 80) provided by security service installer - User name provided by security service installer - Password provided by security service installer Pre-requisite: To access the PowerMax alarm system from outside the premises over Internet, your security service installer should have forwarded the relevant ports on the home/office router. You also require an Internet connection to access the PowerMax alarm system from outside the premises. To access the PowerMax alarm system from inside the premises, you will require a WiFi access point or router. To download “My Visonic” User Manual Click here: http://visonic.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/My-Visonic-User-Guide.pdf

About

Provision

Manage building access and monitor security events remotely. Control doors, assign user permissions, and view real-time security logs from your mobile device. Future updates will include user management with various identification methods.

Highlights
  • Remote door control (open/lock)
  • Real-time door status monitoring
  • Live security event viewing
  • Detailed access logs with search/filter
  • Future user and identification management
Features
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SHOB - Building Access Control and Monitoring Take full control of your building's access management system and monitor security events in real time with the SHOB app. Seamlessly connecting to your existing SHOB server software, this app allows you to manage doors, assign user permissions, and view security events—all from your mobile device. Key Features: Remote Door Management: Open and Lock Doors: Control doors with a single tap. Real-Time Status: View the current status of each door (open/closed/locked). Security Event Monitoring: Real-Time Event Viewing: Monitor security events as they happen, including unauthorized access attempts. Detailed Access Logs: Access comprehensive logs with search and filter options for easy tracking and analysis. Screens: Remote Door Management Screen: View communication with the doors and control opening and locking remotely. Event Monitoring Screen: View security events in real time and review past events. Future Updates: Add New Users: The next version will allow adding users with various identification methods, including card, code, fingerprint, and facial recognition. Manage Identification Methods: Easily manage user identification methods (cards, codes, fingerprints, and faces) for each user. Multi-Language Support: Future versions will support multiple languages. Currently, the app is available in English only. How to Get Started: Connect to SHOB Server: Log in with your credentials and connect the app to your SHOB server software. Manage Doors and Users: Remotely control doors and assign access permissions to users with ease. Monitor Events: Track security events in real time and take appropriate actions when necessary. Why Choose SHOB? The SHOB app provides you with complete control and real-time monitoring of your building's access systems, allowing you to maintain a safe and secure environment from anywhere at any time.

Screenshots

My Visonic3 screens
Provision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Provision at 5.0 against My Visonic's 3.0. Provision also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). My Visonic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Provision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Visonic ships an update every 3 months, Provision every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Visonic versus Provision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy VisonicProvision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeelu JaloriPROVISION-ISR LIMITED

Customer experience

My Visonic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Provision

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Visonic

No in-app purchases

None

Provision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Visonic free?
My Visonic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Provision free?
Provision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Visonic or Provision?
Provision is rated higher. My Visonic averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Provision averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My Visonic or Provision have ads?
Neither My Visonic nor Provision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Visonic or Provision?
My Visonic ships an update every 3 months, and Provision every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Visonic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Provision on October 6, 2026.

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