STEINEL SmartRemote vs IBS Maintenance
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?
IBS Maintenance
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IBS Maintenance assists IBS users in sending maintenance requests with just a few taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IBS Maintenance at every 3 days against STEINEL SmartRemote's every 2 months. IBS Maintenance also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, IBS Maintenance every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINEL SmartRemote | IBS Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steinel GmbH | INTELLIGENT BROKER SYSTEM SP Z O O |
In-app purchases
STEINEL SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
IBS Maintenance
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
Is IBS Maintenance free?
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or IBS Maintenance have ads?
Which is updated more often, STEINEL SmartRemote or IBS Maintenance?
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