GX Remote Control vs Urban Arrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GX Remote Control
Remotely access and manage your Honeywell intruder alarm system from anywhere. Control settings, view event logs, and manage multiple panels securely through an encrypted connection.
- Remote access and control
- Fully encrypted and secure
- Local Wi-Fi or internet control
- Icon and keypad modes
- Event logs
- Multiple panel management
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GX Remote Control from Honeywell lets you remotely access and control your Honeywell Galaxy Flex or Honeywell Galaxy Dimension intruder panel form anywhere in the world. Key Features Fully encrypted and secure Local Control –Just a Honeywell Ethernet Module connected to your panel with internet or a local Wi-Fi connection Icon Mode for simple setting and un setting operations Keypad mode for more complicated programming operations Event logs to help identify what happened and when Control multiple Honeywell Galaxy Flex and/or Dimension control panels by switching easily between them within the app To enable this app to function on your Galaxy Flex or Galaxy Dimension panel, please talk to your alarm installer to discuss system set up and activation. iOS Version required : 7.1 Minimum Galaxy Flex 3 panels require firmware version 3.13 as a minimum Galaxy Flex 1 panels require firmware version 1.0 as a minimum Galaxy Dimension Panels require firmware version 6.0 as a minimum
Urban Arrow
Keep your cargo bike secure and accessible with real-time location tracking and smart alerts. Monitor battery levels, receive theft notifications, and manage your bike's digital lock. Optional insurance integrations offer further peace of mind for your daily rides.
- Live location tracking
- Digital lock and motion sensor
- Theft alerts
- Battery and range overview
- Optional insurance integrations
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Your beloved Urban Arrow never out of sight with the Urban Arrow Connected app. With the Urban Arrow Connected app combined with the integrated Urban Arrow Connected GPS module, you'll always have complete control over your cargo bike. Thanks to the seamless connection via GPS, internet, and Bluetooth, you always know exactly where your Urban Arrow is. The integrated motion sensor keeps you constantly informed and sends an immediate alert if your bike moves unexpectedly. This way, your cargo bike is more secure than ever before. With Urban Arrow Connected, you not only enjoy ultimate theft protection but also various smart features that elevate your cycling experience. Download the Urban Arrow Connected app today and experience the ease and confidence of having full control over your Urban Arrow cargo bike. So you can enjoy daily rides with the kids, without any worries about the safety of your cargo bike. Key features of Urban Arrow Connected at a glance: Live location: View the real-time location of your cargo bike and know exactly where it is. Digital lock and motion sensor: Lock your bike digitally through the app and receive immediate notifications whenever something happens to your cargo bike thanks to the built-in motion sensor. Battery and range overview: Check the battery percentage and instantly see the remaining range per support module. Theft alert: Be instantly aware of a potential theft with our warning notifications. Extra benefits in combination with a Connected cargo bike insurance: Theft reporting: Easily report a theft through the app. Recovery service (optional): Activate the recovery service from your insurer. Pick-up and delivery service (optional): Use the pick-up and delivery service via your insurer. 24/7 roadside assistance (optional): 24/7 roadside assistance for emergencies via the app. Note: Urban Arrow Connected only works on the Urban Arrow Family and FamilyNext models with the integrated Urban Arrow Connected GPS module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Urban Arrow at every 3 weeks against GX Remote Control's every 6 months. GX Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GX Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, Urban Arrow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GX Remote Control | Urban Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Urban Arrow |
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GX Remote Control
Urban Arrow
In-app purchases
GX Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Urban Arrow
No in-app purchases









