Comparison

VBM vs SmartDDL App

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

Head to head
About

VBM

This app acts as a virtual building manager, providing residents and owners corporations with 24/7 access to property information and assistance. It aims to bridge the gap left by expensive or underperforming human building managers by offering prompt solutions to building-related issues.

Highlights
  • 24/7 building management service
  • Property information access
  • Prompt issue resolution
  • Cost-effective alternative
  • Resident support
Features
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Sharing your building with strangers is never easy. There are many things that may always go wrong and lot of them are out of your control. You may need help or some answers all the time. Issues may at times be minor but if not fixed promptly may quickly get out of hand. Building managers, these days are expensive and the Owners Corporations are always looking for a cheaper alternative and that means lesser hours for building managers or managers that are simply not good enough. VBM aims to fill in that gap by providing the building management service to the Owners Corporation and the residents 24 hours a day. VBM is a virtual building manager that looks after your building and provide you important information about your property. Need info now! VBM has the answer. Contact us through info@myvbm.com.au

About

SmartDDL App

Features
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Introducing our DDL SmartLock App. Experience the convenience of DDL's premium smart door lock which you can access anytime, anywhere. With our app, you can: 1. Remotely control access of door opening with the door lock 2. Monitor who enters and exits 3. Receive real-time notifications of door opening, overheating detection, and battery condition for added peace of mind 4. Grant temporary access to guests, set custom access schedules 5. Check and view activity logs and access history of the door lock With our smart door lock app, you can have full control over the security of your home from the convenience of your smartphone.

Screenshots

VBM4 screens
SmartDDL App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VBM at every 5 weeks against SmartDDL App's every 5 months. SmartDDL App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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

VBM ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartDDL App every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VBM versus SmartDDL App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBMSmartDDL App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnurag HumagainDigital Door Locks Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

VBM

No in-app purchases

None

SmartDDL App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBM free?
VBM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartDDL App free?
SmartDDL App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VBM or SmartDDL App have ads?
Neither VBM nor SmartDDL App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBM or SmartDDL App?
VBM ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartDDL App every 5 months. Most recently, VBM was updated on September 30, 2026 and SmartDDL App on September 30, 2026.

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