Comparison

SOMweb vs Starry Garage

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

Head to head
About

SOMweb

Control your garage door operator remotely. Monitor its status, open or close it, and manage user access. Optional video monitoring and real-time notifications are available.

Highlights
  • Open/close garage door
  • Status query
  • Control up to 10 operators
  • Optional video monitoring
  • User management
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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The data is safe, as it is not saved on external servers, but literally remains at home. SOMweb device is required in order to control your SOMloq2 capable SOMMER garage door operator. The SOMweb may only be used on the operator in combination with a photocell. Functions: - Open or close the door - Status query of door - Up to ten operators can be controlled with one SOMweb. - Optional video monitoring via bookable plug-in video function. - Including user management and access control for 10 users - Optional expansion to 50 users or an unlimited number of users via bookable user plug-ins. - Real-time notification of door movements via app or e-mail. For additional information and to check compatibility please visit www.som4.me/somweb

About

Starry Garage

Features
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Starry App connects with the Starry smart device to control any garage or gate from your iPhone. Enjoy simple, fast, and reliable access control. Features: – Universal: works with any garage or gate – Remote: open and close from anywhere – Live snapshots: real-time camera images – History: view past door activity in the app – Quick installation: sync the device in minutes The Starry app works together with the Starry hardware device to transform your garage into a smart, secure, and connected entry point. Requires Starry device (sold separately).

Screenshots

SOMweb4 screens
Starry Garage3 screens

Verdict

The call

SOMweb and Starry Garage are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SOMweb versus Starry Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOMwebStarry Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPYKRSPAU TURRO MUNOZ

In-app purchases

None

SOMweb

No in-app purchases

None

Starry Garage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOMweb free?
SOMweb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starry Garage free?
Starry Garage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOMweb or Starry Garage have ads?
Neither SOMweb nor Starry Garage shows ads.

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