Comparison

GX CONTROL vs RopamBasic

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

Head to head
About

GX CONTROL

Remotely manage SATEL communication modules with this functional tool. Monitor module status, check inputs/outputs, view event logs, and control connected devices. Configuration is simplified via SMS or QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Module status evaluation
  • Input and output status verification
  • Event information browsing
  • Remote output control
  • SMS-based configuration
  • QR code configuration
Features
Read full description

GX CONTROL is an application designed for remote control of SATEL communication modules: GSM-X, GSM-X LTE, GRPS-A, GPRS-A LTE and ETHM-A. With this convenient and functional tool, you can: β€’ evaluation of module status β€’ verification of inputs and outputs statuses (connected devices) β€’ browsing information about events β€’ remote control of outputs (connected devices). Its configuration is simple and takes only a text message (SMS) β€” sent from the application to the module (GSM-X, GSM-X LTE, GRPS-A or GPRS-A LTE) β€” to receive configuration data. Another convenient way is to scan a QR code, generated in the GX Soft program. It takes only a few minutes to connect GX CONTROL with the module. Comfortable use of all app features is possible thanks to the SATEL connection setup service. Exchanged data are encrypted with a complex algorithm, increasing transmission security.

About

RopamBasic

This app connects to BasicGSM 2 and MultiGSM 2 panels via TCP/IP. It allows users to monitor and control panel status, zones, outputs, and partitions, with advanced features for MultiGSM 2 modules like SMS sending and log management. Customizable widgets are also available.

Highlights
  • Panel status monitoring
  • Zone and output status check
  • Output control
  • Partition arming/disarming
  • System event preview
  • Customizable widgets
  • SMS sending (MultiGSM 2)
Features
Read full description

RopamBasic application is designed for connection with BasicGSM 2 oraz MultiGSM 2 panel. Connection with panel is realized using TCP/IP protocol and using the dedicated RopamBridgeBasic or RopamBridgeMulti service. After connecting with the panel, you can perform the following operations: - check current panel status, - check current zones status, - check current outputs status, - outputs control, - partitions arming and disarming, - system failures control, - system events preview, - podglΔ…d zdarzeΕ„ systemowych, - possibility to define your own widgets - possibility to define macro widget, - temperature, humidity and analog input widgets, - the ability to define temperature and analog inputs thresholds, - various icons for output widgets In addition, the administrator features are available for the MultiGSM 2 module: - viewing the list of numbers, - adding, removing, importing and exporting numbers, - cleaning the list of numbers, - sending SMS - downloading logs (temperature and analog inputs) - deleting logs, - wicket opening (also in cooperation with VAR-1U) In app products: The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeBasic" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Basic" or by subscription "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - 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 The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device and MultiGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeMulti" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Multi" or by subscription "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - 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://ropam.com.pl/firma/polityka-prywatnosci/ Terms of use: https://www.ropam.com.pl/pliki/ropambasic.pdf

Screenshots

GX CONTROL4 screens
RopamBasic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GX CONTROL at none against RopamBasic's 4. GX CONTROL also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. RopamBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. GX CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GX CONTROL ships an update every 10 months, RopamBasic every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
GX CONTROL versus RopamBasic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGX CONTROLRopamBasic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews β€” better33.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 months β€” betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree β€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatel sp. z o.o.ROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.

Customer experience

GX CONTROL

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

RopamBasic

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

GX CONTROL

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RopamBasic

Subscriptions2
  • RopamBridge Basic 12 months$4.491 Year
  • RopamBridge Multi 12 months$6.491 Year
One-time2
  • RopamBridge Basic$20.99
  • RopamBridge Multi$31.99

Questions

Is GX CONTROL free?
GX CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RopamBasic free?
RopamBasic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GX CONTROL or RopamBasic have ads?
Neither GX CONTROL nor RopamBasic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GX CONTROL or RopamBasic?
GX CONTROL ships an update every 10 months, and RopamBasic every 11 months. Most recently, GX CONTROL was updated on October 5, 2026 and RopamBasic on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons