Comparison

BeyondTrust Access Console vs Riedel SmartPanel

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

Head to head
About

BeyondTrust Access Console

Securely access and manage critical endpoints remotely from your mobile device. Grant privileged users and vendors secure entry to systems and monitor access sessions in real-time. This solution prevents attacks on crucial assets without hindering productivity.

Highlights
  • Desktop-quality remote access
  • Access Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Collaborate with privileged users
  • External authorization for access
  • Remote Jump and RDP shortcuts
  • Real-time session management
Features
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The Beyondtrust Mobile Access Console for iOS allows Information and Security teams to access critical endpoints remotely, grant secure entry to systems, and monitor access sessions through the BeyondTrust Secure Remote Access Appliance. The Mobile Access Console offers an encrypted, WiFi/3G-friendly connection method to off-network vendors and privileged users, which prevents attacks on crucial assets without hindering remote access. 
• Receive desktop-quality remote access to endpoints. • Access Windows, Mac, and Linux computers with ease. • Collaborate with other privileged users. • Require external authorization for access requests to important systems. • Use Remote Jump and Remote Desktop Protocol shortcuts. • Manage sessions in real-time from your iPad. With BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access’s superior functionality, prevent even the most advanced cyber-attacks without sacrificing business productivity.

About

Riedel SmartPanel

Features
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The Riedel SmartPanel App is the software version of Riedel's award-winning SmartPanel. A unique user interface that provides a gateway into the Riedel professional communications environment. The App is designed for local and remote intercom communication in professional live entertainment, TV and broadcast production, as well as news and sports production environments. The Riedel virtual SmartPanel works in combination with Riedel’s industry leading Artist intercom system.

Screenshots

BeyondTrust Access Console4 screens
Riedel SmartPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Riedel SmartPanel at 16.0 against BeyondTrust Access Console's 18. 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeyondTrust Access Console versus Riedel SmartPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyondTrust Access ConsoleRiedel SmartPanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1816.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBomgar CorporationRiedel Communications GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BeyondTrust Access Console

No in-app purchases

None

Riedel SmartPanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeyondTrust Access Console free?
BeyondTrust Access Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riedel SmartPanel free?
Riedel SmartPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeyondTrust Access Console or Riedel SmartPanel have ads?
Neither BeyondTrust Access Console nor Riedel SmartPanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeyondTrust Access Console or Riedel SmartPanel?
BeyondTrust Access Console ships an update every 5 months, and Riedel SmartPanel every 5 months. Most recently, BeyondTrust Access Console was updated on October 24, 2026 and Riedel SmartPanel on October 25, 2026.

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