Comparison

RopamBasic vs BT Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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, - podglΔ…d zdarzeΕ„ 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

BT Control

Features
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BT Control is an application designed for configuration and management of radio receivers equipped with Bluetooth interface, manufactured by DTM System. The simple and intuitive interface allows for quick preparation of the receiver for operation. REMOTE CONTROL MANAGEMENT - Add new remote controls to receiver memory - Edit descriptions and button configurations - Remove remote controls from memory - Import remote controls from backup files - Filter and search remote controls OUTPUT CHANNEL CONFIGURATION - Set operating mode (bistable, monostable, momentary) - Configure activation time - Test output channels - Channel descriptions RECEIVER SETTINGS - Change device name - Set date and time - Configure PIN code - Galactic code settings - Automatic daylight saving time - Turn off Bluetooth when not in use EVENT LOG - Browse event history - Filter by date and event type - Search events - Information about used remote controls BACKUP - Create configuration backup - Restore settings from file - Export and import data FIRMWARE UPDATE - Check for available updates - Wireless receiver firmware update OFFLINE MODE - Work with configuration files without connection to receiver - Create and edit .mbd files The application requires a Max BT radio receiver with Bluetooth interface manufactured by DTM System. Contact: maxbt@dtm.pl

Screenshots

RopamBasic4 screens
BT Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BT Control at none against RopamBasic's 4. BT Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). RopamBasic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, BT Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
RopamBasic versus BT Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRopamBasicBT Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.DTM System

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

BT Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RopamBasic free?
RopamBasic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BT Control free?
BT Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RopamBasic or BT Control have ads?
Neither RopamBasic nor BT Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RopamBasic or BT Control?
RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, and BT Control every 4 months. Most recently, RopamBasic was updated on October 11, 2026 and BT Control on October 18, 2026.

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