Comparison

GTE Installer vs Videx SMS Access

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

Head to head
About

GTE Installer

Features
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The GTE Installer application is used to allow mobile commissioning of new and existing tracking products supported by Global Telemetrics. This application is only available for use by registered installers of Global Telemetrics.

About

Videx SMS Access

Features
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Videx SMS Access is the new and simple way to control your Videx GSM entrances and outputs. Select your Videx GSM model, add the telephone number plus the security access code selected or provided and that's all you need to get started. At the touch of a button the Videx SMS Access app will automatically generate the SMS message needed to gain access to your entrance. Easily add multiple entrances, add specific doors, gates, barriers or switches to your favourites list for even easier access and control. All app events are stored, allowing a user to check back on their access history via the My Activity page. Download now and start enjoying the benefits of the Videx SMS Access app. Available with GSM models: - - 4810 (min firmware 4K1.2.3) - 2270 (min firmware MD1.2.3) - 4812 (min firmware DG1.2.3, DG3.2.3, DG5.2.3 or DG7.2.3)

Screenshots

GTE Installer4 screens
Videx SMS Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GTE Installer at every 2 months against Videx SMS Access's every 12 months. Videx SMS Access's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GTE Installer ships an update every 2 months, Videx SMS Access every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on December 11, 2025 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GTE Installer versus Videx SMS Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGTE InstallerVidex SMS Access
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGlobal Telemetrics LimitedVidex Security Limited

In-app purchases

None

GTE Installer

No in-app purchases

None

Videx SMS Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GTE Installer free?
GTE Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Videx SMS Access free?
Videx SMS Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GTE Installer or Videx SMS Access have ads?
Neither GTE Installer nor Videx SMS Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GTE Installer or Videx SMS Access?
GTE Installer ships an update every 2 months, and Videx SMS Access every 12 months. Most recently, GTE Installer was updated on December 11, 2025 and Videx SMS Access on September 8, 2026.

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