ControlFreqUK vs ComBackups
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlFreqUK
This utility app allows remote management of Control Freq GSM systems. It enables control over gates, doors, and intercoms, including user and PIN code management for multi-occupancy entrances. Requires a stable internet connection for proper functionality.
- Remote user management
- Control gates and barriers
- PIN code management
- Intercom system management
- Wiegand unit operation
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CONTROLFREQUK is configuration utility for managing Control Freq GSM systems. Practical usage examples: > Managing users of door entry systems remotely > Remote control of gates, barriers, door locks, parking garages, etc. > PIN code management of multi-occupancy entrances > Managing intercom systems located in global locations > Managing Wiegand operated units (intercoms, keypads, prox, receivers, etc.) Notes: > Phone handset must be connected to the internet (WiFi, 3G, 4G). > Decent internet connection is required for this application to work properly. > Direct controls are not supported on iPad devices because of the required SMS functionality. Technical Support: support@controlfreq.uk // +44(0)20 3478 0786
ComBackups
Scan QR codes generated by an ETC combustion control system to retrieve backup commissioning data. The app stores and allows emailing of these backup files directly from your iPhone. Optionally, create spreadsheets of the data in your Google account.
- Scan QR codes for backup data
- Retrieve commissioning data files (CBU)
- Store and email backup files
- Create Google Sheets from data
- View backup files within the app
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The touch screen of an ETC combustion control system maintains a backup of the most recent commissioning data set. This can be displayed as a QR code by the system. This app allows the QR code to be scanned by an iphone and the backup file (CBU) to be retrieved. The CBU file is stored in the phone and can be viewed and emailed from within the app. Optionally, a spreadsheet can be created in the users Google account using 'Google Sheets'.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ControlFreqUK at 10.3.4 against ComBackups's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ControlFreqUK ships an update every 8 months, ComBackups every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlFreqUK | ComBackups |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CONTROL FREQ LIMITED | Energy Technology and Control Limited |
Customer experience
ControlFreqUK
ComBackups
In-app purchases
ControlFreqUK
No in-app purchases
ComBackups
No in-app purchases
Questions
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