U vs API
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.
- Remote open/close/stop of automation systems
- Real-time status monitoring
- Automatic opening via GPS proximity
- Scenario creation for multiple automations
- Easy user function sharing
- Administrator control over user access
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U-Control is the new Bft app which allows you to control one or more “Ultra” category automation systems equipped with the B-Eba Wi-Fi expansion card. Via an Internet connection, you can open/close/stop the automation directly from their smartphone or tablet, reading the status (open/closed or opening position) in real time, wherever you are. To open the gate, you will no longer need to carry a remote control with you, simply use your smartphone, which is always close to hand! Wherever you are, it will therefore be possible to control the gate, for example letting the gardener in to look after the lawn while you’re on holiday. With the GPS function, you can automatically open the automations whenever you approach, by setting the desired proximity distance on your smartphone. This function is extremely useful, as it means that you will find the gate already open when you arrive, without having to wait for it to open. Motorcyclists in particular will love this, above all when it's raining! By setting the scenarios, you can also open or close all the automations in the home at a simple click. When you leave home, for example, you can close all the entrances, including non-Bft products, via a connection to the Clonix card the B-Eba Wi-Fi is installed on. Special attention has also been paid to easily sharing the functions with other users. Once you have installed and configured the application and the B-Eba Wi-Fi, you can authorise other users to control the automations, simply by sharing a unequivocal, self-installing link with them. The operation is completed in just a few clicks, without having to configure any new technical parameters! Where required, the Administrator can instantly revoke the access authorisations granted to “guest” users with a simple click. Cyber security is guaranteed by an authentication server on the Cloud protecting all B-Eba Wi-Fi cards, making them invisible and inviolable from the Internet. For correct operation, the B-Eba Wi-Fi card must be covered by the home Wi-Fi network with access to the Internet. Where required, a range extender, widely available on the market, can be used.
API
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API APP – L’App per fare l’App API APP è la soluzione semplice e potente per creare applicazioni personalizzate senza programmare. Progetta moduli su misura per la tua attività, raccogli dati in tempo reale e gestisci tutto da un’unica piattaforma. Con API APP puoi digitalizzare processi, eliminare carta e fogli Excel e migliorare l’organizzazione del lavoro, sia in ufficio che sul campo. Crea app senza codice Costruisci moduli personalizzati in pochi minuti grazie a un sistema intuitivo e flessibile. Nessuna competenza tecnica richiesta. Oltre 10 tipi di campi disponibili Adatta ogni modulo alle tue esigenze con campi avanzati: Testo e numeri Date e selezioni Immagini e firme digitali GPS e geolocalizzazione Barcode e NFC E molto altro Dati in tempo reale Tutte le informazioni vengono sincronizzate istantaneamente. Tu e il tuo team avete sempre accesso ai dati aggiornati, ovunque vi troviate. Collaborazione semplice Assegna moduli ai membri del team, condividi dati e monitora le attività in modo chiaro e organizzato. Sicurezza e affidabilità I tuoi dati sono protetti e sempre disponibili. API APP è progettata per garantire sicurezza, stabilità e continuità operativa. Multilingua e flessibile Utilizzabile in diversi contesti e settori: manutenzione, logistica, vendite, assistenza, sopralluoghi, raccolta dati e molto altro. Perché scegliere API APP Nessun codice necessario Massima flessibilità Riduzione degli errori Più velocità nei processi Migliore controllo operativo Ideale per Aziende e PMI Tecnici e manutentori Commerciali e agenti Team operativi sul campo Chiunque voglia digitalizzare il proprio lavoro Provala gratis Inizia subito con una prova gratuita di 30 giorni e scopri come API APP può trasformare il tuo modo di lavorare. Privacy Policy: https://api-app.it/privacy Terms of Use: https://api-app.it/termini
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against API's 10. U also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). API's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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. API sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.
U ships an update every 5 months, API monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | API |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BFT SpA | API GROUP S.r.l |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
API
- 3 Modules Monthly Pack$35.001 Month
- 10 Users Monthly Pack$39.001 Month
- 5 Modules Monthly Pack$49.001 Month
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