Comparison

Ghost vs HaltLock

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

Head to head
About

Ghost

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GHOST Anti Theft System with Bluetooth Function Install the GHOST Connect app on your smartphone and take control of your car! Highlights: Automatic activation / deactivation Service mode on / off Multiple paring with other vehicles Bypass/ Fail safe mode Operating mode: - Simply connect your smartphone to your GHOST Anti Theft System - Tap and hold " disconnected " tab to select your GHOST - Enter in the 4 digit code that you have been provided with to unlock the GHOST - Activate or deactivate the GHOST ( Red button=Activated / Green button=Deactivated ) For all modern vehicles from 2005 - onwards. This app is available only for GHOST Systems equipped with the Bluetooth function. Compatibility may vary depending on the smartphone. Get your GHOST Anti Theft System online at www.ghostsa.co.za or our local fitment centers country wide.

About

HaltLock

Features
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HALTLOCK β„’ is a fully integrated mechanical locking device to put an end to vehicle theft. Its revolutionary design integrates the immobilising system into the drivetrain, ensuring that your vehicle will always be exactly where you have left it. Fully Integrated – HALTLOCK β„’ is designed to physically immobilise any vehicle with a drivetrain. Once locked by the mechanically integrated system, the vehicle physically cannot move. The mechanical design makes the integration process for both new vehicles and aftermarket fitment simple and easy. Totally Independent – HALTLOCK β„’ does not connect to the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle and the primary operating function is done with a separate remote and/or smartphone. Independence from the vehicle’s systems is a core design requirement from initial concept. [:mav: 1.0.10]

Screenshots

Ghost4 screens
HaltLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HaltLock at every 4 weeks against Ghost's every 6 months. Ghost's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost ships an update every 6 months, HaltLock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Ghost versus HaltLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostHaltLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSELETRON SNC DI LAGO EMANUEL & STEFANODevRoc (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Ghost

No in-app purchases

None

HaltLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HaltLock free?
HaltLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghost or HaltLock have ads?
Neither Ghost nor HaltLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost or HaltLock?
Ghost ships an update every 6 months, and HaltLock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ghost was updated on May 15, 2026 and HaltLock on September 8, 2026.

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