STEINEL SmartRemote vs BubblyNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STEINEL SmartRemote
Control STEINEL sensors and lights directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app consolidates all your STEINEL remote controls into one convenient digital interface, simplifying device management.
- Control STEINEL sensors and lights
- Direct smartphone/tablet control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Replaces multiple remote controls
- Convenient device management
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An app for all cases. With the Smart Remote App you have everything under control. Many STEINEL sensors and sensor lights can be conveniently controlled directly from your tablet, smartphone or remote control. Simply load the Smart Remote app onto your smartphone or tablet and connect directly to a STEINEL product via Bluetooth or connect to the Smart Remote via Bluetooth. The Smart Remote remote control replaces all existing STEINEL remote controls and saves you trouble of searching for the right remote control. Pretty smart, right?
BubblyNet
This app serves as a smart building control interface and a commissioning tool for Bluetooth Mesh devices. It is compatible with any qualified device from any manufacturer and offers a range of wireless industrial-grade elements like lighting and sensors.
- Smart building control interface
- Bluetooth Mesh commissioning tool
- Interoperable with any qualified Bluetooth Mesh device
- Supports lighting and sensor elements
- Industrial-grade wireless components
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The BubblyNet App works as a smart building control user interface and a commissioning tool that is interoperable with any Qualified Bluetooth Mesh device from any manufacturer. BubblyNet also offers a complete line of wireless industrial-grade and standards-compliant elements including Lighting, Sensors and Control. Welcome to space that advances humankind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BubblyNet at 100% against STEINEL SmartRemote's 16%. BubblyNet also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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.
STEINEL SmartRemote ships an update every 2 months, BubblyNet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINEL SmartRemote | BubblyNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steinel GmbH | BubblyNet |
Customer experience
STEINEL SmartRemote
BubblyNet
In-app purchases
STEINEL SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
BubblyNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
Is BubblyNet free?
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or BubblyNet have ads?
Which is updated more often, STEINEL SmartRemote or BubblyNet?
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