Comparison

BeConnected vs CiS

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

Head to head
About

BeConnected

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The DIY SMART KEY(model# I-KEY, hereby is also called I-KEY module) is designed to upgrade the traditional remote control system into Smartphone control system. Its applicable range is not only for the automotive aftermarket alarm or keyless system, but also for motorcycle alarm system, home alarm system and door automations. The DIY SMART KEY will give you fingertip control over all the identical features of your installed devices(see applicable systems) and for even more convenience, add an I-KEY module to your car or motorcycle alarm system, your car or motorcycle will unlock when it detects your approaching and lock again automatically when you walk away. The applicable systems to add an I-KEY module are as following: For most brands of keyless entry system For aftermarket add-on car alarm system: (1) Hopping code system produced by Micca Auto (2) Most brands of car alarm system coded as following For motorcycle alarm system: (1) Hopping code system produced by Micca Auto (2) Most brands of motorcycle alarm system coded as following For home alarm system coded as following For door automations coded as following More specifically, please see the compatible encoder and frequency of your installed systems as bellows: Encoder: Fixed code: PT2240, PT2260, etc Learning code: EV1527, EV527, etc Factory code: Hopping code of Micca system(By default) Frequency: Range from 300MHz to 868MHz How do you get start with the DIY SMART KEY for a Smartphone control of your device? Just follow these simple steps: Download the free DIY SMART KEY app Pairing the I-KEY module with your Smartphone by Bluetooth with the DIY SMART KEY app Finish code learning of your original remote control to the I-KEY module Put the I-KEY module near to the main unit of your installed systems Start using your DIY SMART KEY FAQs: -If my remote control is for the original factory keyless entry system, can I add an I-KEY module? -Yes, but before that you need to install our upgrade car alarm system model#KE700 and then you could add the I-KEY module to upgrade your original remote control into DIY SMART KEY control. 2. –How long is the connecting distance of the DIY SMART KEY to the device? -The distance is within 30m. 3. –Can I pair the I-KEY module with different devices at the same time? -We’re sorry that for the moment one I-KEY module could only be paired with one device. 4. –Can I add various devices in the same DIY SMART KEY app? - The DIY SMART KEY app can be added with various devices pairing by different I-KEY modules, but the devices couldn’t be used at the same time, you could only choose to control one device. 5. –If there are 2 smart phones in my family, is it possible to connect with the same I-KEY module of our vehicle by 2 smart phones? -Yes, an I-KEY module could be paired at the same with different smart phones, but it can only be controlled by one smart phone in the same time, for example, if one smart phone is connected, the other one won’t be available.

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CiS

Features
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The app provides you with information on; - Production date - Unique Hose ID - Hose history if applicable - Coupling part number - Hose working pressure - Date and person who performed latest pressure test - Recommended date for re-pressure test Note - this technology cannot detect damages or other injuries on hose kit. Working with high-pressure hydraulics is associated with a danger to your life. Therefore, it is vitally important to eliminate risk as far as possible. When using high-pressure products from CEJN, you can rest assured that you have made a safe choice. With CiS you take control of your hose kits and your safety, together with CEJN’s 40 years of experience you are as safe as can be. NFC: Wireless data transfer that detects and then enables technology in close proximity to communicate without the need for an internet connection. An NFC chip operates as one part of a wireless link. Once it has been activated by another chip, small amounts of data between the two devices can be transferred when held a few centimeters from each other.

Screenshots

BeConnected4 screens
CiS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CiS at every 2 months against BeConnected's every 5 months. BeConnected's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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

BeConnected ships an update every 5 months, CiS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeConnected versus CiS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeConnectedCiS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer师松 梁CEJN

In-app purchases

None

BeConnected

No in-app purchases

None

CiS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeConnected free?
BeConnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CiS free?
CiS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeConnected or CiS have ads?
Neither BeConnected nor CiS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeConnected or CiS?
BeConnected ships an update every 5 months, and CiS every 2 months. Most recently, BeConnected was updated on October 3, 2026 and CiS on September 20, 2026.

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