Comparison

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO vs RIC4

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

RIC4

Features
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RIC4 is the companion app for the Renewed in Christ Catholic Charismatic Community in Bellevue, Washington. Stay connected with what matters most: • See the upcoming Friday meeting — when, where, and what's on the schedule • Submit prayer requests, anonymously if you prefer, with the option to be prayed over in person • Browse past teachings, recorded by our community, with playback controls and background listening • Read daily quotes and Sunday Mass readings • For approved volunteers: sign up to serve at meetings, lead prayer, or prepare the space • For our youth members: a private space for posts, comments, and community discussion RIC4 is a private companion for an existing community. Most features are open to anyone who wants to learn about us or submit a prayer request. Volunteer signup, youth content, and admin tools are available to approved community members. Built for the Renewed in Christ Catholic Charismatic Community. Questions? Reach us at hello@renewedinchrist.com.

Screenshots

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO4 screens
RIC44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RIC4 at 15.0 against VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO versus RIC4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVELUX ACTIVE with NETATMORIC4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVELUXDVXL Ventures

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

RIC4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

No in-app purchases

None

RIC4

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 RIC4 free?
RIC4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or RIC4 have ads?
Neither VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO nor RIC4 shows ads.

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