Comparison

STEINEL SmartRemote vs KetApp

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Control STEINEL sensors and lights
  • Direct smartphone/tablet control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Replaces multiple remote controls
  • Convenient device management
Features
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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?

About

KetApp

Features
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KetApp ist die mobile App zur lokalen Steuerung kompatibler Ketterer-Sonnenschirmantriebe über Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Mit KetApp können Sie – je nach Konfiguration des Antriebssystems –: • eine Verbindung zu einem kompatiblen Ketterer-Antrieb herstellen • den Sonnenschirm öffnen und schließen • die integrierte Beleuchtung ein- und ausschalten sowie die Helligkeit einstellen • auf Installations- und Konfigurationseinstellungen zugreifen • Diagnoseinformationen für Supportzwecke erstellen • auf Bedienungsanleitungen und Datenschutzhinweise zugreifen Die Kommunikation mit dem Antrieb erfolgt lokal über Bluetooth. Für die Steuerung ist ein kompatibles Ketterer-Antriebssystem erforderlich. Bestimmte Installations- und Expertenfunktionen sind autorisierten Technikern vorbehalten. Übersetzt mit DeepL.com (kostenlose Version)

Screenshots

STEINEL SmartRemote4 screens
KetApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KetApp at every 9 days against STEINEL SmartRemote's every 2 months. 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

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

STEINEL SmartRemote ships an update every 2 months, KetApp every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
STEINEL SmartRemote versus KetApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINEL SmartRemoteKetApp
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSteinel GmbHKetterer Antriebe

In-app purchases

None

STEINEL SmartRemote

No in-app purchases

None

KetApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
STEINEL SmartRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KetApp free?
KetApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or KetApp have ads?
Neither STEINEL SmartRemote nor KetApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEINEL SmartRemote or KetApp?
STEINEL SmartRemote ships an update every 2 months, and KetApp every 9 days. Most recently, STEINEL SmartRemote was updated on November 6, 2026 and KetApp on November 5, 2026.

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