Comparison

Hörmann BlueControl vs Carel Applica

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

Head to head
About

Hörmann BlueControl

This app allows for initial setup and ongoing maintenance of compatible controls via a Bluetooth connection. Configure settings, create templates, and access diagnostic data for efficient management.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Menu and parameter settings
  • Template creation and management
  • Diagnostic data readout
  • Fault analysis
  • Report generation
Features
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With the Hörmann BlueControl app you can carry out Initial start-up and maintenance work on BlueControl-compatible controls. A Bluetooth connection is established between the end device and the control. If a connection is established to a control that was not taught in, you can configure all menu and parameter settings simply and clearly with the app. If the control has been taught in, you receive all important information such as diagnostic data, cycles, operating hours, etc. at a glance and can carry out maintenance work. Functions of the BlueControl app: - Connection to a control by scanning a QR code, or by selecting a specific control - Connection between the end device and control via Bluetooth. No Internet connection is required. - Menu and parameter settings of the control via app - Creating templates for the current menu and parameter settings - Managing all saved templates - Sharing templates with other people - Resetting maintenance intervals - Reading out diagnostic data - Performing a fault analysis - Creating and sending reports on all relevant control information via e-mail

About

Carel Applica

This app allows users to interact with CAREL's new generation of parametric and programmable controllers. It offers a simplified user experience for managing functions, parameters, and data trends with access control based on user type.

Highlights
  • Parameter management with descriptions
  • Local and remote configuration management
  • Live and historical data trend management
  • Exportable data trends
  • Controller documentation access
  • Device information retrieval
Features
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APPLICA is the CAREL app for interacting with the new generation of parametric controllers and programmable controllers, offering an all-new user experience and ensuring simple configuration. Functions and parameters are managed via profiles so as to ensure the correct access level based on the type of user. The main features are: - Parameter management with descriptions in different languages, maximum/minimum values with consistency control, advanced search capabilities and categorisations; - Management of local and remote configurations, both default and personal; - Management of data trends, both live and historical, with option to export the displayed data; - Up-to-date documentation relating to the connected controller; - Device information (serial number, software version, etc.)

Screenshots

Hörmann BlueControl4 screens
Carel Applica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hörmann BlueControl at 100% against Carel Applica's 21%. Hörmann BlueControl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hörmann BlueControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hörmann BlueControl's written reviews are positive against 21% of Carel Applica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hörmann BlueControl ships an update every 4 months, Carel Applica every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hörmann BlueControl versus Carel Applica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHörmann BlueControlCarel Applica
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHormann KG AntriebstechnikCAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.

Customer experience

Hörmann BlueControl

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Carel Applica

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Hörmann BlueControl

No in-app purchases

None

Carel Applica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hörmann BlueControl free?
Hörmann BlueControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carel Applica free?
Carel Applica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hörmann BlueControl or Carel Applica?
Hörmann BlueControl is rated higher. Hörmann BlueControl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Carel Applica averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hörmann BlueControl or Carel Applica have ads?
Neither Hörmann BlueControl nor Carel Applica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hörmann BlueControl or Carel Applica?
Hörmann BlueControl ships an update every 4 months, and Carel Applica every 3 months. Most recently, Hörmann BlueControl was updated on November 11, 2026 and Carel Applica on November 5, 2026.

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