Comparison

Hörmann BlueControl vs SOMlink S2

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

SOMlink S2

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SOMlink S2 is the service interface for your SOMMER door operators and radio receivers. This app makes it easy for you to establish a connection between your smartphone or tablet and the SOMlink S2. Using the integrated QR code scanner, the WLAN connection to the SOMlink S2 can be established easily and securely. Use all functions available in the SOMlink S2 via the app. You can find more information about the SOMlink S2 on our website: som4.me/somlinkservice Note: The SOMlink S2 hardware is required for use.

Screenshots

Hörmann BlueControl4 screens
SOMlink S24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hörmann BlueControl at 3 against SOMlink S2's —. Hörmann BlueControl also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hörmann BlueControl versus SOMlink S2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHörmann BlueControlSOMlink S2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHormann KG AntriebstechnikSOMMER Antriebs- und Funktechnik GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Hörmann BlueControl

No in-app purchases

None

SOMlink S2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hörmann BlueControl free?
Hörmann BlueControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOMlink S2 free?
SOMlink S2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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