Comparison

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO vs Prostomat

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

Head to head
About

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Automate your electric roof windows, blinds, and shutters using smart sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality. Monitor and control your home's indoor climate remotely and receive alerts. Features include an air quality dashboard, remote control via app or voice, and a convenient departure remote.

Highlights
  • Automated roof window control
  • Sensor-based climate monitoring
  • Remote and voice control
  • Indoor climate dashboard
  • Departure scene automation
  • Easy installation
Features
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VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart home automated control of electric roof windows, blinds and shutters. ROOF WINDOWS CONTROLLED BY SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart sensors measure the temperature, humidity and air quality to automatically open or close your roof windows, blinds and shutters. The solution ensures healthier indoor climate while saving energy. INDOOR CLIMATE CONTROL You can remotely monitor and control your home’s indoor climate with key indexes for temperature, humidity and air quality, and receive alerts on your Smartphone when automatic regulation is on-going. AIR QUALITY DASHBOARD Track your indoor climate with individual temperature, humidity and Co2 dashboards. Click on the parameter, to see details about your indoor climate right now, within the last 24 hours, 7 days and 30 days. REMOTE AND VOICE CONTROL Whenever you want, wherever you are, you can use the App, Apple HomeKit, Siri voice assistant or dedicated smart remotes to open and close your electric VELUX INTEGRA roof windows, blinds and shutters. AN EASY EXIT Placed at the front door, the wireless departure remote adds a layer of convenience to leaving the house. Pressing the remote activates a preset departure sequence, closing all the smart roof windows throughout your home and activating the secured ventilation mode. The same departure scene exists in the App. EASY INSTALLATION This solution comes pre-programmed and ready to operate, autonomously and dynamically. It is compatible with motorized VELUX INTEGRA roof windows including ones that have already been installed. Even a manual roof window can be compatible by adding a retrofit motor.

About

Prostomat

Features
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Prostomat – Die intelligente Steuerzentrale für Ihren Cocktail-Mixer Prostomat ist eine moderne, plattformübergreifende App zur Steuerung eines MQTT-basierten Cocktail-Mixers mit vollständiger Firebase-Integration. Die App kombiniert elegantes Design, Echtzeitsteuerung, Benutzerverwaltung und KI-gestützte Cocktailvorschläge in einer einheitlichen Oberfläche – für maximale Kontrolle und Komfort beim Mixen. Hauptfunktionen: Modernes UI-Design mit Dark Theme und klarer Struktur Firebase Authentication für sichere Benutzerverwaltung Cloud Firestore zur Speicherung von Cocktails, Zutaten, Mixer-Konfigurationen und Mix-Historien MQTT-Integration für Echtzeit-Kommunikation mit dem ESP32-Mixer AI-Integration über Firebase AI – generiert Cocktailvorschläge basierend auf verfügbaren Zutaten Cocktail-Verwaltung – Erstellen, Bearbeiten und Löschen eigener Rezepte Zutatenverwaltung – Verwaltung aller Zutaten mit Mengen, Kategorien und Eigenschaften Mixer-Steuerung – Konfiguration und Echtzeitkontrolle eines 6-Pumpen-Systems Historie – Übersicht aller gemixten Cocktails mit Filter- und Suchfunktion 3D-Visualisierung – grafische Darstellung des Mixers und Pumpenstatus Responsives Design – optimiert für Web, Desktop und Mobile

Screenshots

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO4 screens
Prostomat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prostomat at every 5 days against VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO's every 2 months. Prostomat also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, Prostomat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO versus Prostomat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVELUX ACTIVE with NETATMOProstomat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVELUXSimon Hertweck

Bugs and requests

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to detect and pair devices
  • Automations not working as expected
  • Incorrect weather data and sensor readings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Alexa and Google Home integration
  • Ability to set custom open/close schedules
  • Improved automation options based on weather, temperature, etc.
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Battery level indicators for devices

Prostomat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

No in-app purchases

None

Prostomat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO free?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prostomat free?
Prostomat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or Prostomat have ads?
Neither VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO nor Prostomat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or Prostomat?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, and Prostomat every 5 days. Most recently, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Prostomat on October 30, 2026.

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