Comparison

ETHERMA eControl vs switchButler

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

Head to head
About

ETHERMA eControl

Features
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Mit dieser App können Sie kompatible Bluetooth-Thermostate überwachen und steuern. Erstellen Sie ein Wochenprogramm zur Energieeinsparung, sehen Sie den Energieverbrauch der vergangenen Woche ein oder nutzen Sie die App als professionelles Werkzeug zur Installation und Überwachung neuer Thermostate! Kompatible Thermostate erfüllen zusammen mit der App vollständig die Anforderungen der EU-Ökodesign-Verordnung 2015/1188.

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switchButler

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switchButler is the official ELBRO AG app that allows you to configure, manage and control Butler devices easily and quickly. With just a few taps, you turn a module into a reliable remote monitoring and control system: receive alerts via SMS or email, trigger functions remotely even with a call, and always keep track of your installations wherever you are. The app is designed for quick on-site configuration via Bluetooth Low Energy. Once paired with the device, you can set up inputs and outputs, define thresholds and conditions, customize message texts, manage authorized numbers and choose notification methods. Relays can be controlled remotely by SMS or call, while event logs and periodic status messages provide a clear overview at all times. switchButler adapts to many scenarios: electrical panels, water systems, greenhouses, pumps, gates, technical rooms, server rooms or industrial machines. It is the ideal solution for installers, maintenance staff and facility managers who need to reduce response times, increase safety and keep control of unattended installations. Combining ease of use with advanced functions, the app takes only minutes to set up. The interface is intuitive and straightforward, commands are clear and require no specific training. switchButler works with both small installations and more complex systems, offering flexibility and security with controlled access through authorized numbers, event tracking and customizable parameters. To use it, a compatible ELBRO device with a SIM card enabled for SMS is required (voice needed if you want call activation). With switchButler you keep full control of your systems: get alerts when needed, act remotely and manage everything directly from your smartphone with a practical, fast and professional app.

Screenshots

ETHERMA eControl3 screens
switchButler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: switchButler at weekly against ETHERMA eControl's every 6 months. 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

ETHERMA eControl ships an update every 6 months, switchButler weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ETHERMA eControl versus switchButler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETHERMA eControlswitchButler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaelek oyELBRO AG

In-app purchases

None

ETHERMA eControl

No in-app purchases

None

switchButler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETHERMA eControl free?
ETHERMA eControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is switchButler free?
switchButler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ETHERMA eControl or switchButler have ads?
Neither ETHERMA eControl nor switchButler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETHERMA eControl or switchButler?
ETHERMA eControl ships an update every 6 months, and switchButler weekly. Most recently, ETHERMA eControl was updated on September 16, 2026 and switchButler on September 19, 2026.

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