Comparison

My Visonic SMS vs EchoBox Player

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

Head to head
About

My Visonic SMS

Remotely manage your Tyco/Johnsons alarm systems via SMS. Arm, disarm, check status, and receive instant notifications for alarms and alerts from anywhere in the world. Supports multiple panels and partitions with password protection.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm system control via SMS
  • Arm/disarm system
  • Check system status
  • Receive in-app notifications
  • Control individual partitions
  • Password protected access
Features
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Control and monitor your PowerMax/PowerG Tyco/Johnsons alarm systems from anywhere using SMS. With this App you can access your PowerMax panels from home or work or from anywhere in the world using your mobile phone. With this App you can: - Arm the system in home or away mode - Disarm the system - Check the current status of the system - Receive in-App messages (local push notifications) of alarms and alerts - Shows the live alarm status in case of an alarm/Arm Home/Arm Away/Disarm. - Rings the default ring tone of your mobile in case of alarms and critical alerts - Control individual partitions (up to 4) if the panel has been configured. - Control up to 2 panels with or without partitions. - Password protected with the same code that you use to disarm the alarm panel. Pre-requisite: To access the PowerMax/PowerG alarm system from outside the premises using SMS, your security service installer should have installed a GSM module inside the alarm panel and the GSM SIM card should have sufficient subscription/balance to send and receive SMSs. To download “My Visonic” User Manual Click here: http://visonic.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/My-Visonic-SMS-User-Guide.pdf

About

EchoBox Player

An elegant, privacy-focused audio player for long-form content like audiobooks and podcasts. It preserves your folder structure, offers chapter support, customizable audio effects, and on-device transcription. Enjoy your media library with smart features that enhance listening without intrusive tracking.

Highlights
  • Preserves folder structure
  • Per-file relative volume control
  • Chapter support
  • Optional audio effects (EQ, compressor)
  • On-device transcription
  • Internet radio playback
Features
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Echobox player is an elegant, privacy‑minded audio player built for everyday listening. It respects your library, keeps folders as folders, and adds smart features that make long‑form audio a joy—chapters, effects, transcripts, and more—without getting in your way. Whether you’re listening to audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, or long mixes, Ecobox balances reliability with power. It runs great on‑device, handles big local libraries, and even plays live Internet radio. - Preserve folder structure: Import entire folders and keep your organization intact. EchoBox mirrors your file tree instead of flattening it. - Per‑file Relative Volume: Dial in the loudness of each file without permanently altering audio. Normalize your library tastefully—ideal for podcasts and audiobooks recorded at different levels. - Chapters done right: Fast chapter detection for m4a/m4b and MP3 (ID3 CHAP). Jump quickly via a clear, accessible chapter list and dedicated button. - Effects when you want them: Optional EQ, low‑cut, reverb, and a smart compressor powered by a robust AVAudioEngine path. Effects are off by default and won’t destabilize normal playback. - Storage awareness: A tidy footer shows used and free space so you always know when it’s time to declutter. - On‑device transcription: Generate timestamp‑aware transcripts from your audio using Apple’s Speech framework. Prefer on‑device models when available, with a clear live progress view. - Internet Radio (.radio): Save and play live streams with a simple .radio file. EchoBox optimizes controls for live playback and gets out of your way. - Swift, fast, and private: No accounts. No trackers. Your library stays on your device.

Screenshots

My Visonic SMS4 screens
EchoBox Player1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoBox Player at 100% against My Visonic SMS's 0%. EchoBox Player also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). My Visonic SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EchoBox Player is free to download; My Visonic SMS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Visonic SMS ships an update every 4 months, EchoBox Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Visonic SMS versus EchoBox Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Visonic SMSEchoBox Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeelu JaloriOriol Gomez

Customer experience

My Visonic SMS

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

EchoBox Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Visonic SMS

No in-app purchases

None

EchoBox Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Visonic SMS free?
My Visonic SMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EchoBox Player free?
EchoBox Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Visonic SMS or EchoBox Player have ads?
Neither My Visonic SMS nor EchoBox Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Visonic SMS or EchoBox Player?
My Visonic SMS ships an update every 4 months, and EchoBox Player every 2 months. Most recently, My Visonic SMS was updated on November 2, 2026 and EchoBox Player on October 30, 2026.

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