My Visonic SMS vs HelloNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote alarm system control via SMS
- Arm/disarm system
- Check system status
- Receive in-app notifications
- Control individual partitions
- Password protected access
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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
HelloNav
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | My Visonic SMS | HelloNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neelu Jalori | 国斌 马 |
In-app purchases
My Visonic SMS
No in-app purchases
HelloNav
No in-app purchases
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