RopamOptima vs PV Care
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RopamOptima
This application allows users to remotely connect with and control their OptimaGSM panel. Manage alarm and home automation functions, monitor system status, and view IP camera feeds. It offers thermostat control and license sharing for up to five users.
- Connect with OptimaGSM panel via TCP/IP
- Monitor panel and zone status
- Control outputs and arm/disarm partitions
- Preview system events and failures
- View and download IP camera images
- Thermostat functionality
- Share license with five users
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RopamOptima application is designed for connection with OptimaGSM panel equipped with AP-IP module. Connection with panel is realized using TCP/IP protocol. OptimaGSM panel is equipped with alarm and home automation functionality. User can execute functions like: - check current panel status - check current zones status - check current outputs status - outputs control - partitions arming - partitions disarming - system failures control - system events preview - IP cameras images preview/download - thermostat functionality - Possibility to share the license with five home users. Application RopamOptima contains a paid service called "Ropam Bridge" with the following conditions of purchase: - Subscription for 1 year, - The subscription price - € 4.99 (in Poland), - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://www.ropam.com.pl/firma/polityka-prywatnosci/ Terms of use: https://www.ropam.com.pl/pliki/ropamoptima.pdf
PV Care
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An automatic system that allows you to meet all connection conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PV Care at none against RopamOptima's 2. PV Care also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). RopamOptima's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. RopamOptima sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. PV Care asks for nothing beyond the download.
RopamOptima ships an update every 3 months, PV Care every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RopamOptima | PV Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ropam Elektronik s.c. | Advant |
In-app purchases
RopamOptima
- RopamBridge Optima 12 months$4.991 Year
- RopamBridge Optima$20.99
PV Care
No in-app purchases
