CONNECT SetUp vs Commtel Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CONNECT SetUp
This utility app allows users to manage CAME operators and their radio-frequency controls and accessories. It provides a simple interface for configuring operators, diagnosing issues, and controlling devices remotely via a smartphone. Access credentials are provided through a web portal.
- Manage CAME operators
- Configure operators
- Diagnose radio-frequency controls
- Control accessories
- Remote device management
- Simple and intuitive interface
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CONNECT SetUp - an App for managing CAME operators. CONNECT SetUp will overhaul the way you manage your customers and their operators. Through a simple and intuitive interface, and by using your smartphone, you can configure operators, diagnose and manage any of your customers' radio-frequency controls and control accessories. Access credentials at www.cameconnect.net, manage and control it all with a simple click.
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Commtel Config at 50% against CONNECT SetUp's 38%. Commtel Config also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). CONNECT SetUp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CONNECT SetUp ships an update every 2 months, Commtel Config monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CONNECT SetUp | Commtel Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAME S.P.A. | Commtel Ltd |
Customer experience
CONNECT SetUp
Commtel Config
In-app purchases
CONNECT SetUp
No in-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases







