Comparison

Swift Command 2019 vs HAL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Monitor and control caravan/motorhome
  • Fresh interface
  • Improved Bluetooth connection
  • Faster performance
  • Auto-configures to vehicle equipment
  • Remote control via website
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vehicle security management
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Theft protection and recovery
  • Maintenance and health alerts
  • Unauthorized movement notifications
  • Remote security arming/disarming
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Swift Command 20194 screens
HAL2 screens

Verdict

The call

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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swift Command 2019 ships an update every 6 months, HAL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Swift Command 2019 versus HAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwift Command 2019HAL
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews37.5% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift GroupGlobal Telemetrics Limited

Customer experience

Swift Command 2019

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative83.0%

HAL

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Swift Command 2019

No in-app purchases

None

HAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swift Command 2019 free?
Swift Command 2019 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAL free?
HAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swift Command 2019 or HAL have ads?
Neither Swift Command 2019 nor HAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swift Command 2019 or HAL?
Swift Command 2019 ships an update every 6 months, and HAL every 2 months. Most recently, Swift Command 2019 was updated on June 9, 2026 and HAL on June 4, 2026.

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