BuildSec 4.0 vs Nova Record
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BuildSec 4.0
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Using the alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 you are in control of your modern TELENOT hazard alarm system at any time and any place. The alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 is a user software application for smartphones and tablets. The operation of the alarm system app is identical to operation of the keypad BT 800. OPERATION ⢠Setting/unsetting of all partitions ⢠Indication of open dedicated signals (door, window, etc.) ⢠Alarm messages and location in plain text ⢠Disabling of input groups ⢠Operation of switching functions ⢠Displaying of the event memory ⢠Disabling/enabling of the keypad codes CONNECTION MODES ⢠Connection via digital platform hiXserver (currently for intruder alarm control panels complex) ⢠Direct connection between app and alarm system ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ⢠Storage of access data of properties in the application of smartphones/tablets ⢠Optional encryption of property access data is possible ⢠Exporting access data via QR codes ⢠Importing access data via QR code scan ⢠Favorites list ⢠Encrypted data transfer from smartphones/tablets to alarm system ⢠Password-protected login ⢠User authentication via Face ID or Touch ID COMPATIBLE HAZARD ALARM SYSTEMS ⢠Intruder alarm control panel hiplex 8400H (from firmware version 01.01, recommended: firmware version 3 or higher) ⢠Intruder alarm control panels complex 200H / 400H, wireless alarm system compact easy (from firmware version 15.43) in connection with transmission devices 1516 / 2516 / 3516 (from firmware version 6.20)
Nova Record
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Nova Record turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a private conversation recorder with on-device AI transcription. Your audio and transcripts never leave your device ā no accounts, no cloud processing, no tracking. RECORD ANYWHERE ⢠One-tap recording on iPhone, Apple Watch, Control Center, Lock Screen and Action button ⢠Live Activity with timer and controls in the Dynamic Island ⢠External microphone support with input selection ⢠Recordings from your watch transfer to your iPhone automatically ⢠While your iPhone is recording, the watch becomes a remote: mark a moment, pause, stop TRANSCRIBE OFFLINE ⢠Fast on-device transcription in many languages ⢠Choose between the system speech engine and Whisper models (tiny to large) ā downloaded once, then fully offline ⢠Speaker detection separates who said what ⢠Tap any sentence to jump playback to that moment NOVA INTELLIGENCE (subscription) ⢠Summarise a conversation into key points ⢠Clean up the wording without filler words ā with your own glossary for technical terms ⢠Title suggestions for your recordings ⢠Semantic search: find transcripts by meaning rather than keywords, by voice from your Apple Watch or iPhone (ā¬3.49/year, auto-renews, cancel anytime in Settings) FIND & SHARE ⢠Full-text search across all transcripts, plus Spotlight integration ⢠Export as text, Markdown, SRT subtitles, JSON or PDF ⢠Share audio and transcripts via AirDrop, Files and more ⢠Optional iCloud sync and collaboration ā data stays in your private iCloud ⢠Trash: deleted recordings wait 30 days before they are gone for good AUTOMATE (one-time purchase) ⢠Deep Shortcuts integration: start/stop recording, transcribe, search, export and chain your own workflows with Siri PRIVACY FIRST Recording requires the consent of everyone involved ā Nova Record reminds you on first launch. No analytics, no ads. See our privacy policy: https://cluster-one.eu/nova-apps/privacy/ Subscription terms: Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nova Record at every 4 days against BuildSec 4.0's every 2 months. BuildSec 4.0's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BuildSec 4.0 ships an update every 2 months, Nova Record every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildSec 4.0 | Nova Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telenot Electronic GmbH | Marlon Meuters |
In-app purchases
BuildSec 4.0
No in-app purchases
Nova Record
No in-app purchases
Questions
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