Comparison

STEINEL SmartRemote vs BackStep AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

BackStep AI

Features
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RECORD WHAT YOU TAKE APART. REBUILD IT STEP BY STEP. BackStep AI gives the physical world an Undo button. Record yourself taking something apart, mark the moments that matter, organize the parts, and turn your approved sequence into a clear reverse guide. HOW BACKSTEP WORKS β€’ Create a project for whatever you are building, disconnecting, moving, or servicing. β€’ Record the process and tap Mark Step whenever an important action happens. β€’ Review and edit the captured steps before creating your guide. β€’ Organize screws, cables, panels, brackets, and components in PartMap. β€’ Follow your own process backward in focused Rebuild Mode. β€’ Replay the original moment whenever you need more context. BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS Use BackStep for electronics, computers, appliances, furniture, bicycles, camera setups, holiday displays, restaurant equipment, hobby equipment, and general household projects. BackStep is not limited to one device or one category. APPLE VISION PRO Continue compatible projects in a spatial workspace. Review the reverse sequence, inspect a volumetric PartMap, and follow one rebuild step at a time with your original evidence nearby. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Projects and recordings remain on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Local processing is preferred where supported. AVAILABLE IN THREE LANGUAGES Use BackStep AI in English, EspaΓ±ol, or FranΓ§ais from the in-app Settings screen. HONEST GUIDANCE BackStep organizes what you recorded. It does not replace manufacturer instructions or qualified service guidance, and it never invents safety-critical specifications. Free includes three user-created projects; the sample project does not count. BackStep Pro offers unlimited projects and additional premium workflows through optional auto-renewing subscriptions. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STEINEL SmartRemote4 screens
BackStep AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: STEINEL SmartRemote at 15.0 against BackStep AI's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
STEINEL SmartRemote versus BackStep AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINEL SmartRemoteBackStep AI
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size179 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinel GmbHORTIZ VENTURE HOLDINGS LLC

In-app purchases

None

STEINEL SmartRemote

No in-app purchases

None

BackStep AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
STEINEL SmartRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackStep AI free?
BackStep AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or BackStep AI have ads?
Neither STEINEL SmartRemote nor BackStep AI shows ads.

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