Hörmann BlueSecur vs ekey bionyx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hörmann BlueSecur
Control compatible devices remotely by sending digital keys to family and friends. Manage access permissions, including temporary or permanent options, all from your smartphone. Setup is straightforward, and operation doesn't require an internet connection.
- Send digital access permissions (keys)
- Manage temporary or permanent keys
- Add devices via QR code
- Offline device operation
- Up to 250 users
- Optional external antenna
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Operate devices compatible with BlueSecur using the Hörmann BlueSecur app. You can send permissions (keys) to family or friends, for example, via text message, e-mail or messenger. You don’t even have to be home to send a key, since keys are transmitted via a certified server in Germany. Manage your keys right in the app. The BlueSecur app must be installed on your mobile phone ahead of time. If a user hasn’t installed the app, they will be forwarded to the app store. Information on the BlueSecur app: - Add a device by scanning the QR code. - Setup and operation do not require an Internet connection. - Permissions (keys) are created on the administrator’s app, can be issued either temporarily or permanently and can also be deleted. - Sets of keys are subject to a fee. One-time keys are free of charge. - Max. 250 users - Optionally, you can use an external antenna should you have range issues. Using Bluetooth in the background of your mobile phone reduces its battery life.
ekey bionyx
Control access to your home with your fingerprint and manage users and devices remotely. Receive notifications when doors are opened and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free access. Expand your system and view access logs for enhanced security.
- Fingerprint door unlocking
- Remote door opening
- Push notifications for access
- Voice command integration
- Access log history
- Expandable system
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With ekey, you simply open your front door with your finger and your smart home starts right at the door. The proven convenience of keyless access is enhanced by smart applications that are administered via the ekey bionyx app. This gives you an overview of all access points, users and devices, and allows you to administer and flexibly expand your system at any time. The most important functions at a glance: • Easy remote opening: Never wait again to let your trusted craftsman into the house, for example. You can open the door from anywhere - whether from the office, on the go, or on vacation. • Automatic push notifications: No more uncertainty - you can receive automatically generated messages on your smartphone as soon as someone opens your door with the fingerprint scanner. This lets you know, for example, when your child has made it home safely from school. • Practical virtual assistant: Connect your ekey fingerprint scanner to Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa and open the door simply by voice command, e.g. when you are busy in the kitchen but guests are already at the door. More smart home connections will follow. Your advantages: • Maximum security: Only authorized persons can open the door. An ekey fingerprint scanner is 1,000 times more secure than the four-digit numerical code of an ATM card. • Clear access log: All accesses of the past 30 days can be viewed. • Flexibly expandable system: You do not have to decide in advance what scope your access control system should have. Functions, users and devices can be added at a later date. • Continuous updates: You always have the latest software and benefit from additional functions and ongoing developments. Do you have any questions? Then feel free to contact us at office@ekey.net or visit us at www.ekey.net and on our social media channels https://www.facebook.com/ekeybiometric, https://www.instagram.com/ekey_biometric_systems, https://www.youtube.com/user/ekeybiometricsystems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hörmann BlueSecur at 60% against ekey bionyx's 0%. Hörmann BlueSecur also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). ekey bionyx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Hörmann BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ekey bionyx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hörmann BlueSecur holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hörmann BlueSecur has 113 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hörmann BlueSecur's written reviews are positive against 0% of ekey bionyx's.
Hörmann BlueSecur ships an update every 3 months, ekey bionyx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hörmann BlueSecur | ekey bionyx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (113 ratings) — better | 3.8 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hormann KG Antriebstechnik | ekey biometric systems GmbH |
Customer experience
Hörmann BlueSecur
ekey bionyx
In-app purchases
Hörmann BlueSecur
- Access key$8.99
- 5 access keys$34.99
ekey bionyx
No in-app purchases









