Videx SMS Wizard vs SGW 5D Permits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Videx SMS Wizard
This app generates text messages to program Videx GSM intercoms. It allows for easy setup of access codes, phone numbers, and free access periods. You can also control gates and doors remotely.
- Generate SMS for intercom programming
- Program coded access codes
- Set up proximity access fobs
- Configure dial to open numbers
- Manage free access periods
- Control gates and doors remotely
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The Videx SMS Wizard generates the text message required to communicate with the Videx GSM intercom. Messages can be generated to program features such as coded access codes, proximity access fobs, dial to open telephone numbers, free access periods and call button telephone numbers. Other features are also included to simplify the programming and setup process. Additionally it is also possible to control your gate or door via dial to open or text message features.
SGW 5D Permits
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Interactive Permit Management for the Contractor Management Module of SGW 5D Allows Contractors to complete Permits to carry out Jobs Allows Staff Members to Sign Off Permits for Jobs to take place Allows Staff and Contractors to Complete Handback of Open Permits Allows Staff to View Permits Requires an account on the SGW 5D platform To find out more SGW 5D Visitor visit www.sgworld.com/pages/5d
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SGW 5D Permits at 12.0 against Videx SMS Wizard's 14.0. 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.
Videx SMS Wizard ships an update every 2 months, SGW 5D Permits monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Videx SMS Wizard | SGW 5D Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videx Security Limited | SG World Ltd |
In-app purchases
Videx SMS Wizard
No in-app purchases
SGW 5D Permits
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Videx SMS Wizard free?
Is SGW 5D Permits free?
Do Videx SMS Wizard or SGW 5D Permits have ads?
Which is updated more often, Videx SMS Wizard or SGW 5D Permits?
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