Comparison

My Visonic SMS vs HelloNav

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

HelloNav

Features
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HaloNav turns your iPhone into an intelligent companion—combining LiDAR obstacle detection, AI scene understanding, and personalized outdoor navigation. Three systems. One seamless journey. How HaloNav Guides You Halo Shield | Obstacle Detection Real-time scanning up to 5 meters. Detects obstacles, overhangs, and drop-offs with instant voice, spatial audio, or haptic alerts. Runs entirely on-device. Works offline. Halo Guide | Outdoor Navigation Built for streets and open spaces. Save custom points of interest, record persistent obstacles for automatic warnings, revisit saved routes, and turn with precise angle guidance. Requires internet. Halo Vision | AI Scene Understanding Reads traffic lights, crosswalks, signs, and menus. Find specific objects on command—keys, seats, doors. Some features require internet. Better Together: How HaloNav Couples HaloNav's three systems hand off seamlessly as you move. Halo Guide plots your route. Halo Shield watches your step. At intersections, Halo Vision reads the scene. Near your destination, GPS fades—Halo Vision reads storefront text to pinpoint your exact arrival. Never a gap, never a guess. Your Way. Your Feedback. Choose voice prompts, spatial audio, haptic patterns, or layer them all. Fully compatible with VoiceOver. Built for accessibility from the ground up. Privacy First Core safety features run offline. Cloud features only connect when needed. You control everything. Compatible Devices Requires iPhone with LiDAR Scanner: iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max. Join the Community TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@halonavglobal Youtube: https://youtube.com/@halonav?si=b9upEA4qqO2BGgmF

Screenshots

My Visonic SMS4 screens
HelloNav2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelloNav at Free against My Visonic SMS's $0.99. HelloNav also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). My Visonic SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 16.0). 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

HelloNav 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, HelloNav every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
My Visonic SMS versus HelloNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Visonic SMSHelloNav
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeelu Jalori国斌 马

In-app purchases

None

My Visonic SMS

No in-app purchases

None

HelloNav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Visonic SMS free?
My Visonic SMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloNav free?
HelloNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Visonic SMS or HelloNav have ads?
Neither My Visonic SMS nor HelloNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Visonic SMS or HelloNav?
My Visonic SMS ships an update every 4 months, and HelloNav every 8 days. Most recently, My Visonic SMS was updated on October 8, 2026 and HelloNav on September 21, 2026.

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