Comparison

BlueEntry vs AlarmSMS Controller

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

Head to head
About

BlueEntry

Control your home's Bft automation systems directly from your smartphone. This app allows for automatic gate opening via Bluetooth as you approach, or a simple tap to open functionality. Manage multiple automated devices with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic gate opening via Bluetooth
  • Tap to open gate functionality
  • Manage multiple Bft automated devices
  • Smartphone control for home automation
Features
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With Blue Entry you can manage all your house's Bft automation in a flexible and dynamic fashion. WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE! Using Bluetooth communication you can: • Automatically open your Bft-operated gate when you get close enough. Forget keys and remote controls! • 'Tap' to open your Bft-operated gate, just like any remote control. • Manage different Bft-automated devices via your smartphone (4 to 16 smartphones depending on the B-EBA card model installed in your automation system)

About

AlarmSMS Controller

Features
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AlarmSMS Controller is a simple, flexible GSM alarm control app for security systems that support SMS commands. Instead of typing the same SMS commands every time, you can create clean command buttons for your alarm system and use them whenever you need to arm, disarm, check status, activate stay mode, control siren functions, manage zones, or send any custom command supported by your GSM alarm panel. AlarmSMS Controller is not locked to one alarm brand. You can add your alarm phone number, create your own SMS commands, choose icons and colors, and organize everything in one easy-to-use interface. Main features: • Control compatible GSM alarm systems by SMS • Create custom arm, disarm, stay, status, siren, and zone commands • Add multiple alarm profiles • Save alarm phone numbers and command presets • Choose icons and colors for each command • Organize your most used security commands • Works with many GSM alarm panels that accept SMS commands • Backup and restore your setup • No account required • Data stored locally on your device Perfect for users who already have a GSM alarm panel and want a faster, cleaner way to send SMS control commands without remembering command codes manually. Important: AlarmSMS Controller does not monitor your alarm system, receive alarm events, or replace a professional security service. The app only helps you prepare and send SMS commands to compatible GSM alarm systems. SMS charges may apply depending on your mobile provider.

Screenshots

BlueEntry4 screens
AlarmSMS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueEntry at none against AlarmSMS Controller's 1. BlueEntry also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. AlarmSMS Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlueEntry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
BlueEntry versus AlarmSMS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueEntryAlarmSMS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBFT SpAGeorge Alexandrou

In-app purchases

None

BlueEntry

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlarmSMS Controller

One-time1
  • AlarmSMS Pro$4.99

Questions

Is BlueEntry free?
BlueEntry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlarmSMS Controller free?
AlarmSMS Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlueEntry or AlarmSMS Controller have ads?
Neither BlueEntry nor AlarmSMS Controller shows ads.

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