Comparison

ETLOC Security vs Positrex

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

Head to head
About

ETLOC Security

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The ETLOC Security mobile application is designed to control the ETLOC-30s & ETLOC-50 GPS vehicle units. In conjunction with these units, it offers a range of features for complex vehicle security. - Immediate location of the vehicle - Online monitoring of vehicle movement and its depiction on a map - Sending SMS alerts in the event of a vehicle being towed - Sending SMS alerts in case of unexpected vehicle movement - Monitoring of entry and exit to and from designated zones - Monitoring geofences - Monitoring vehicle battery - Monitoring the maximum preset speed - The possibility to control selected circuits in the vehicle via a relay - STOP - Safe shutdown of the engine - and other useful features

About

Positrex

Access a cloud GPS monitoring system to track vehicles, trailers, and containers globally. View asset locations in real-time with detailed maps, manage alarms, and receive notifications. Features include application lock, quick account switching, and odometer correction.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS/GLONASS tracking
  • Cloud-based asset monitoring
  • Comprehensive alarm management
  • Native map integration for efficiency
  • Marker clustering for map overview
  • Full-screen object viewing
  • Biometric application lock
Features
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Positrex is a mobile application for on-line access to a cloud GPS monitoring system for tracking, safety monitoring of moving or static objects (vehicles, trailers, containers, wagons ...). This application uses a combination of GPS / GLONASS and GSM technologies. Upon logging into the account, the user has an online overview and access to their asset anytime and anywhere in the world. Positrex ensures continuous development and constant upgrading of the application, high-quality, high-resolution digital maps, and expert supervision 24/7. - Complete alarm management (red icons of objects in the overview). The alarm status could be previously edited via the web portal only. -  Use of native maps for faster loading and significantly lower data consumption (applies to Google maps users). - Marker (object) clustering on the map. When zooming out, you´ll see a cluster marker showing the number of nearby objects. - Check the new unit details with more information on one screen and watch your objects on the map in full screen. Live traffic map layer is also available (applies to Google maps users). -  User friendly alarm and notification settings. - Application access lock. Unlock by PIN or biometrics (fingerprint, face scan) - Quick account switch directly from the vehicle overview (for customers with multiple accounts) - Distinct notification sound of the "Watchdog" feature. - Change your password (via email verification) directly from the application login screen. - Odometer correction support (synchronized with Positrex website) - Widget displaying unit position and measured values - Tank fullness graph (CAN-BUS installation only)

Screenshots

ETLOC Security4 screens
Positrex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ETLOC Security at 9.0 against Positrex's 14.0. 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

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

ETLOC Security ships an update every 5 weeks, Positrex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ETLOC Security versus Positrex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETLOC SecurityPositrex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMI development s.r.o.LEVEL, s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

ETLOC Security

No in-app purchases

None

Positrex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETLOC Security free?
ETLOC Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Positrex free?
Positrex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ETLOC Security or Positrex have ads?
Neither ETLOC Security nor Positrex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETLOC Security or Positrex?
ETLOC Security ships an update every 5 weeks, and Positrex every 2 months. Most recently, ETLOC Security was updated on September 17, 2026 and Positrex on July 21, 2026.

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