lifebuoyalarm vs Envision AR Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
lifebuoyalarm
This application allows you to remotely control a smart pool alarm system. You can turn the alarm on or off, adjust its sensitivity, and manage other settings to enhance pool safety by alerting you to accidental falls into the water.
- Remote alarm control
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Pool safety enhancement
- Water fall detection alert
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Lifebuoy app is a remote control for the lifebuoy pool alarm. Using lifebuoy app you can turn the lifebuoy pool alarm on/off, change the pool alarm sensitivity and more. lifebuoy pool alarm is designed to sound an alarm when a person or pet falls into water, in order to make your pool safer!
Envision AR Visualizer
Visualize and design your dream pool in your backyard using augmented reality. Place different pool shapes, customize liners, decks, and safety covers. See how your design looks in various lighting conditions and find a local dealer to bring it to life.
- Augmented reality pool placement
- Customizable pool shapes and liners
- Deck, safety cover, and sunshade options
- Change time of day and lighting
- Screenshot and dealer finder
- 360-degree pool rotation
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The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best location. Browse our entire pattern collection filled with the most incredible selection of styles, colors and designs. Choose any pattern and see how it will match the colors of your backyard. Envision AR shows you how the pool liner looks in water or remove the water with a touch of a button. You can spin the pool around to see it from every angle and change the time of day to experience different lighting conditions. Use the power of Envision AR to plan your whole backyard without having to leave your home. In addition to choosing the pool shape and liner pattern, you can customize the deck, safety cover and shade options. Start, by choosing either a brick, paver or concrete deck in an array of different color choices. Then, add a safety cover to create a safe environment for children and pets. Choose the style of cover that suits your needs, whether it’s Regular Mesh, HD Mesh or Solid. Envision AR also gives you the unique option of adding an exclusive Shade Escapes cantilever sunshade. A beautifully designed structure, this all-in-one kit will enhance your outdoor living space. Available in a range of exciting shade colors, sunshades protect your loved ones from the harmful rays of the sun and create a comfortable environment to enjoy the outdoors, year-round. With Envision AR, everything you need is at your fingertips. Once your design is complete, you can take a screenshot to record your composition. Then use the app to find a local Tara dealer who can transform your design into reality. For more inspiration check out our Envision pool visualizer or our website, tarapools.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Envision AR Visualizer at 100% against lifebuoyalarm's 0%. Envision AR Visualizer also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.4). lifebuoyalarm's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Envision AR Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of lifebuoyalarm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Envision AR Visualizer's.
lifebuoyalarm ships an update every 4 months, Envision AR Visualizer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | lifebuoyalarm | Envision AR Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (18 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lifebuoy Ltd. | Chameleon Power |
Customer experience
lifebuoyalarm
Envision AR Visualizer
In-app purchases
lifebuoyalarm
No in-app purchases
Envision AR Visualizer
No in-app purchases
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