Comparison

RopamBasic vs APP Smart Control

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

Head to head
About

RopamBasic

This app connects to BasicGSM 2 and MultiGSM 2 panels via TCP/IP. It allows users to monitor and control panel status, zones, outputs, and partitions, with advanced features for MultiGSM 2 modules like SMS sending and log management. Customizable widgets are also available.

Highlights
  • Panel status monitoring
  • Zone and output status check
  • Output control
  • Partition arming/disarming
  • System event preview
  • Customizable widgets
  • SMS sending (MultiGSM 2)
Features
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RopamBasic application is designed for connection with BasicGSM 2 oraz MultiGSM 2 panel. Connection with panel is realized using TCP/IP protocol and using the dedicated RopamBridgeBasic or RopamBridgeMulti service. After connecting with the panel, you can perform the following operations: - check current panel status, - check current zones status, - check current outputs status, - outputs control, - partitions arming and disarming, - system failures control, - system events preview, - podgląd zdarzeń systemowych, - possibility to define your own widgets - possibility to define macro widget, - temperature, humidity and analog input widgets, - the ability to define temperature and analog inputs thresholds, - various icons for output widgets In addition, the administrator features are available for the MultiGSM 2 module: - viewing the list of numbers, - adding, removing, importing and exporting numbers, - cleaning the list of numbers, - sending SMS - downloading logs (temperature and analog inputs) - deleting logs, - wicket opening (also in cooperation with VAR-1U) In app products: The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeBasic" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Basic" or by subscription "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device and MultiGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeMulti" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Multi" or by subscription "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://ropam.com.pl/firma/polityka-prywatnosci/ Terms of use: https://www.ropam.com.pl/pliki/ropambasic.pdf

About

APP Smart Control

Features
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App Smart Control – Monitoruj i Steruj Swoim Systemem Grzewczym App Smart Connect to niezastąpiona aplikacja do zdalnego zarządzania sterownikami pieca. Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś w domu, czy poza nim — zyskaj pełną kontrolę nad swoim systemem grzewczym dzięki bieżącym danym i zaawansowanym statystykom. - Monitorowanie w czasie rzeczywistym Sprawdzaj aktualną temperaturę swojego systemu grzewczego w każdej chwili. - Dane historyczne Przeglądaj historię działania systemu na czytelnych wykresach pokazujących zmiany temperatury w czasie. - Spersonalizowane alarmy Ustaw własne alarmy dla krytycznych progów temperatury, aby mieć pewność, że system działa bezpiecznie i wydajnie. - Przyjazny interfejs Prosty i intuicyjny design zapewnia szybki dostęp do wszystkich najważniejszych funkcji. Przejmij kontrolę nad swoim ogrzewaniem — pobierz App Smart Connect już dziś!

Screenshots

RopamBasic4 screens
APP Smart Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APP Smart Control at none against RopamBasic's 4. APP Smart Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RopamBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. APP Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, APP Smart Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
RopamBasic versus APP Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRopamBasicAPP Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.Bartomiej Koodziejczyk

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RopamBasic

Subscriptions2
  • RopamBridge Basic 12 months$4.491 Year
  • RopamBridge Multi 12 months$6.491 Year
One-time2
  • RopamBridge Basic$20.99
  • RopamBridge Multi$31.99
None

APP Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RopamBasic free?
RopamBasic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APP Smart Control free?
APP Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RopamBasic or APP Smart Control have ads?
Neither RopamBasic nor APP Smart Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RopamBasic or APP Smart Control?
RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, and APP Smart Control weekly. Most recently, RopamBasic was updated on August 18, 2026 and APP Smart Control on September 18, 2026.

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