Comparison

Videx SMS Wizard vs SGW 5D

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

Head to head

Videx GSM intercoms

About

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.

Highlights

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

Features

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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.

About

SGW 5D

Features

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iOS App for the SGW 5D Platform Gives you access to some functionality from the SGW 5D Portal

Screenshots

Videx SMS Wizard4 screens

SGW 5D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SGW 5D at every 3 weeks against Videx SMS Wizard's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Videx SMS Wizard ships an update every 2 months, SGW 5D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Videx SMS Wizard versus SGW 5D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Videx SMS Wizard	SGW 5D
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	14.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	122 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Videx Security Limited	SG World Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Videx SMS Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

SGW 5D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Videx SMS Wizard free?

Videx SMS Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SGW 5D free?

SGW 5D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Videx SMS Wizard or SGW 5D have ads?

Neither Videx SMS Wizard nor SGW 5D shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Videx SMS Wizard or SGW 5D?

Videx SMS Wizard ships an update every 2 months, and SGW 5D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Videx SMS Wizard was updated on October 3, 2026 and SGW 5D on October 31, 2026.