HandyApp vs GMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HandyApp
This utility app provides installers with tools to streamline the setup of intrusion systems. It allows for warranty activation, access to manuals and FAQs, and direct support contact. Users can also earn rewards by scanning product QR codes.
- Activate product warranties
- Access installation manuals
- Scan QR codes for rewards
- Share product brochures
- Contact support easily
- Marketing and installation tools
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RISCO Group's HandyApp includes a practical set of tools to assist you while installing RISCO Group’s intrusion systems. With HandyApp, you can extend product warranties, gain direct access to installation manuals, increase your efficiency, reduce your installation times, and scan for Stars to be redeemed for business rewards! · Activate product warranties on the day of installation to maximize warranty periods for an additional year! · Utilize a practical set of marketing and installation tools while you work. · Share product brochures and videos with current and prospective customers to increase sales potential. · Receive assistance as you need it, from installation manuals to FAQs. · Contact Support with a single tap. · Scan the QR codes on RISCO products to earn Stars as part of the RISCO Stars Partners Program; redeem Stars for rewards intended to boost your business!
GMax
This app allows remote monitoring of GAMS DVRs/NVRs, offering live viewing, recorded video playback, and camera control. It supports various GAMS models and provides functions like PTZ control and digital zoom for comprehensive surveillance.
- Live View
- Recorded video playback
- PTZ Control
- Digital inputs and outputs check
- Digital zoom
- Snapshot functionality
- Full-screen mode
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GMax is the remote monitoring app for the new generation GAMS DVRs/NVRs. GMax is compatible with the following models: - Eventa HD - Genia - Nedra - Nexa - Quadro - Rego HD - Maxima - Millennum - Millennum R - Primo EV - Dakota - Dakota R - Libra EV - Nevada - New GAMS devices Warning: Speed of image display is closely related to the used smartphone or tablet processor and to the bandwidth available for the connection to the DVR/NVR. If one or both of them were not enough, the playback speed would inevitably slow down. Available Functions: - Live View - Recorded video playback with control commands (Still, Frame Forward/Backward, Fast Forward/Backward, ...) - PTZ Control - Digital inputs and outputs check and command - Digital zoom on single camera view and multiplexer view - Snapshot, saved in cellphone/tablet memory, both on live and playback view - Camera displaying with or without keeping aspect ratio - Full-screen mode - Automatic portrait/landscape mode selection - Manual selection for Primary or Secondary stream - Portrait playback mode with play control buttons superimposed to the image (full screen) For more information, contact the Bettini Technical Department at ufficiotecnico@bettinivideo.com or at +390289651000. Caution: Streaming video, especially in the presence of high definition cameras, may require a large amount of data: please check with your phone operator that your tariff plan for the internet connection suits the generated traffic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HandyApp at 40% against GMax's 18%. GMax's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, GMax every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HandyApp | GMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 302 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RISCO Group | Bettini s.r.l. |
Customer experience
HandyApp
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In-app purchases
HandyApp
No in-app purchases
GMax
No in-app purchases









