PIMAlink 3.0 vs Essence MyShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIMAlink 3.0
Remotely manage your alarm system, view live video streams from cameras, and receive instant notifications. Control PGM outputs for home appliances and access event logs and system status from anywhere.
- Remote alarm system control
- Live video streaming
- Alarm notifications with video verification
- Control PGM outputs
- System status and event logs
- Zone status monitoring
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With PIMAlink 3 you can remotely control your FORCE alarm system, as well as access your video cameras and watch live video stream, anytime from anywhere. Note: Consult PIMA for supported cameras models. PIMAlink 3 offers the following options: • System status • Arming/disarming • Zones status: Open, Alarm, Bypassed • System Faults — AC loss, Battery • Event logs • Alarm notifications including video verification • Control PGM outputs (for controlling various home appliances) • Video verification options o Immediate access to video cameras o Pre- and post-alarm video stream o Predefined link between video source to the panel’s zones o Specific video search according to event o Video recording on smartphone while streaming PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. PIMA Electronic Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of cost-effective intruder alarm systems. Its portfolio of high-quality wired, hybrid, and wireless alarm systems ranges from small economic systems to advanced multi-zone ones. www.pima-alarms.com
Essence MyShield
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The Essence Smart Security is a one-stop-shop to manage the market-leading security management solutions – MyShield all-in-one security intervention smoke generating device and the WeR@Home+ security management platform. The MyShield all-in-one intruder intervention device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for pre-emptive intruder prevention, boosting protection of homes and businesses by forcing intruders out of premises before they are able to do harm. Its versatile design makes it ideal for use in a range of residential and commercial settings. The integrated, easy-to-install system includes a passive infrared (PIR) motion detector, a high-definition video camera with recording capabilities for video verification, voice announcements, and a proprietary smoke generator that fills a room within seconds with a veil of harmless yet disorienting smoke to force intruders out of premises. Standalone – Standalone solution offers independent end-user monitoring and activation All-in-one – full security system in one device: HD camera, motion detector, voice capabilities and smoke diffuser Proactive – End-user immediate response to threats, without the uncertainty of on-prem security response Low touch - Simple installation, installation, small form factor, battery powered, low maintenance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Essence MyShield at monthly against PIMAlink 3.0's every 3 months. Essence MyShield also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PIMAlink 3.0 ships an update every 3 months, Essence MyShield monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIMAlink 3.0 | Essence MyShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd | Meishar Immediate Community Ltd. |
In-app purchases
PIMAlink 3.0
No in-app purchases
Essence MyShield
No in-app purchases
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