Comparison

HSV vs CENSELC

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

Head to head
About

HSV

Manage Honeywell NVRs and connected cameras from your mobile device. Monitor live feeds, playback recordings, and control camera settings remotely. The app ensures secure, encrypted communication for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Manage NVRs and cameras
  • Live view monitoring
  • Playback video recordings
  • Change live view layouts
  • Fisheye de-warping
  • PTZ control
Features
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The Honeywell Smart Viewer (HSV) App is a tool for customers to manage 35 series NVR and the cameras connected to the NVR from mobile devices including iPad®, iPod®, and iPhone®. Connection is ensured through LAN/IP and also global P2P service. The communication between HSV and NVR is encrypted. With HSV, users can monitor live view, playback video recording, change live view layouts, conduct fisheye camera de-warping and PTZ control.

About

CENSELC

Features
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CENSELC is your personal security control center. Manage everything about your security system from a single app — your access codes, your reminders and your cameras. Works on-device, no account required. KEY VAULT Store your security codes encrypted on your device with the iOS Keychain: alarm code, DVR/NVR password, duress code, panel PIN and WiFi keys. Reveal them only when you need them — they auto-hide and never leave your phone. SECURITY REMINDERS Schedule local notifications so you never forget to arm your alarm at night or check your cameras in the morning. Pick the time, choose the days, toggle each reminder on or off. MY APPS Open your camera and alarm apps with a single tap (SmartPanics, Hik-Connect, DMSS, EZVIZ, Ajax and more). Give each camera a custom name and private notes so you always know which is which. If an app isn't installed, we take you to the store. QUICK ASSISTANCE Reach the CENSELC 24/7 monitoring center directly by call, WhatsApp or email. All your data stays on your device. CENSELC — Smart security, in your hand.

Screenshots

HSV4 screens
CENSELC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CENSELC at every 3 weeks against HSV's every 4 months. HSV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

HSV ships an update every 4 months, CENSELC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HSV versus CENSELC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSVCENSELC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.PEDRO ALEXANDER SUSA REYES

In-app purchases

None

HSV

No in-app purchases

None

CENSELC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSV free?
HSV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CENSELC free?
CENSELC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSV or CENSELC have ads?
Neither HSV nor CENSELC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSV or CENSELC?
HSV ships an update every 4 months, and CENSELC every 3 weeks. Most recently, HSV was updated on October 15, 2026 and CENSELC on October 8, 2026.

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