Swift Command 2019 vs HAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swift Command 2019
Monitor and control your compatible Swift Caravan or Motorhome. This app offers a fresh interface, improved Bluetooth connectivity, and faster performance. It auto-configures to your vehicle's equipment and works with the Swift Command website for remote access.
- Monitor and control caravan/motorhome
- Fresh interface
- Improved Bluetooth connection
- Faster performance
- Auto-configures to vehicle equipment
- Remote control via website
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The app for monitoring and controlling your compatible Swift Caravan or Motorhome. This App is for vehicles equipped with the EC800 touchscreen control panel (model years 2019 to 2023) or the earlier EC620 control panel (model years 2017 to 2018). For 2024 Models with the new EC970 touchscreen - please download Swift Command 2024. Features include: Fresh new interface, matching the new EC970 control system Much improved Bluetooth connection and pairing process Improved speed with faster page refresh and context sensitive help Auto configures to match the equipment installed in your vehicle Works with the Swift Command website to provide remote control and monitoring To check which control system is fitted in your vehicle please refer to the Swift user handbook: https://www.swiftgroup.co.uk/owners/handbooks/
HAL
This app helps owners protect their caravans and motorhomes from theft and unauthorized movement. It allows users to track their vehicle's location, receive alerts for low health or maintenance needs, and manage security settings remotely.
- Vehicle security management
- Real-time location tracking
- Theft protection and recovery
- Maintenance and health alerts
- Unauthorized movement notifications
- Remote security arming/disarming
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HAL-Locate is a caravan and motorhome tracker that has been designed specifically to meet the needs of owners: PROTECT from unauthorised movement LOCATE quickly in the event of theft RECOVER using our international recovery service Over 60 million pounds’ worth of equipment is secured by our technology and we have a 100% success rate in terms of recovery after theft. Use this app to manage your HAL-Locate vehicles including: Immediately report any activity to the control centre. Locate and track the position of your vehicle at any time. Automatically be notified if the health of your vehicle is low or needs maintenance. Receive notifications when your vehicle has moved and determine if it has moved without authorisation. Disarm and arm your vehicle security for a configurable period of time, during travelling, with automatic re-arming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HAL at 38% against Swift Command 2019's 13%. HAL also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 11.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swift Command 2019 ships an update every 6 months, HAL every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swift Command 2019 | HAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Group | Global Telemetrics Limited |
Customer experience
Swift Command 2019
HAL
Bugs and requests
Swift Command 2019
Reported bugs
40 issues- Cannot connect to more than one vehicle
- No data coming through in the app
- Lost a lot of old features
- Resetting heating settings issues
- Lost reference to onboard tank
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- Missing icons on app and panel
- Very unstable, sometimes works
- Locked out after app update
- Slow, lag on every command
- Landscape/portrait issues on iPad/iPhone
- Annoying welcome screen pop-up
- No option for main power
- Cannot control heating fan speed
- App dims and disables controls during communication
- Crashes instantly on iOS 17
- Will not connect to iOS
- Difficult to connect app
- Never connected to van
- No longer works on iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17
- Doesn't work with iOS 17
- Fails to load on iOS 17, crashes instantly
- Doesn't even open now
- Not working on iOS 17
- Not compatible with iOS17
- Not working with iOS and iPad OS 17
- Bluetooth connection non-existent on iPhone
- Rarely connects, doesn't remember pairing
- Slow to update commands to the unit
- Works when it wants
- Login issues
- Stuck in Landscape mode on iPhone
- Doesn't seem to work with iOS 15.4.x
- Screen doesn't fit phone
- Barely useable on an iPhone
- Requires authentication every time for remote features
- UX broken on most modern iPhones
- Heating doesn't work at all
- Stuck in landscape mode on iPhone 7
- App stuck permanently in landscape mode
- Remote features don’t seem to work at all
Requested features
15 requests- Allow connection to more than one vehicle
- Improve user-friendliness and navigation
- Enable data viewing without waking display
- Revert to old version or properly test new one
- Fix landscape/portrait issues for iPad/iPhone
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- Remove welcome screen pop-up
- Add option for main power control
- Enable heating fan speed control
- Show key status info on home screen
- Leverage backend controls of web system
- Update app for iOS 17 compatibility
- Fix scaling issues on phone screens
- Add dark mode option
- Improve remote access functionality
- Return override/boost facility to Bluetooth app
HAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swift Command 2019
No in-app purchases
HAL
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Swift Command 2019 free?
Is HAL free?
Do Swift Command 2019 or HAL have ads?
Which is updated more often, Swift Command 2019 or HAL?
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