Comparison

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO vs AutoChoice

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

AutoChoice

Features
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Let a spinning wheel help you choose a meal, activity or next task. Edit your options, spin and revisit past results. Free: 2 lists, up to 10 choices per list, the latest 25 results and 4 themes. Premium: weighted choices, unlimited lists and choices, 8 additional themes, the latest 100 results, saved daily wheels, result-card sharing and CSV history export. Lists and history are stored on your device and basic use works offline. Purchases and purchase restoration require a connection and a store account. No separate app account is required.

Screenshots

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO4 screens
AutoChoice1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO at none against AutoChoice's 1. AutoChoice's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AutoChoice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, AutoChoice every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO versus AutoChoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVELUX ACTIVE with NETATMOAutoChoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (505 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings505 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVELUXHao Sun

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

AutoChoice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AutoChoice

One-time1
  • AutoChoice Premium$1.99

Questions

Is VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO free?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoChoice free?
AutoChoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or AutoChoice have ads?
Neither VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO nor AutoChoice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or AutoChoice?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, and AutoChoice every 4 days. Most recently, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO was updated on November 11, 2026 and AutoChoice on November 5, 2026.

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