Velbus Signum vs Tethral
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Velbus Signum
Control your home automation system remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Monitor and adjust lighting, shutters, and thermostats. The app automatically generates a dashboard for easy operation and customization.
- Remote operation of home automation
- Consult and adjust device status
- Automatic dashboard creation
- Customizable widgets
- Create additional user profiles
- Time synchronization from internet
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The Signum app, in combination with the Signum IoT Gateway, allows you to operate your Velbus Home Automation installation from your smartphone or tablet. With the Signum you can: - operate your Velbus Home Automation system, wherever you are (*) - consult and adjust the status of your lighting, shutters, thermostats, etc. - have the exact time regularly retrieved from the internet so that your Velbus installation always runs perfectly on time - use the VelbusLink configuration software via LAN (incl. Wifi), Internet(*), and USB Upon first use of the app a complete dashboard is automatically created for your Velbus installation. Using the intuitive widgets you can immediately operate and view all your devices. If you want to adjust this dashboard, you can configure it completely according to your wishes. You can also create additional users and create a separate dashboard for each. More information about Velbus domotics can be found at www.velbus.eu. (*) Port forwarding is still needed at the moment, a cloud solution is in the works
Tethral
Control your smart home devices using simple, conversational language. Automate lights, locks, climate, and more without complex setup or multiple apps. Enjoy a home that responds to your daily needs effortlessly.
- Control multiple smart devices with chat
- No complicated setup or coding required
- Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, Matter
- Automate actions based on time or events
- Privacy-focused with data control options
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Home automation made easy with chat Tethral lets you control multiple smart devices at once using simple, everyday language. No complicated setup, no coding, and no switching between different apps. Just describe what you want your home to do: • “When I leave, turn everything off and lock the doors.” • “At sunset, turn on the porch lights and set the temperature.” • “At 7 AM, start the coffee and brighten the kitchen.” One command can handle lights, locks, climate, blinds, plugs, motion sensors, and more. Works with popular smart home platforms: • Apple Home • Google Home • Amazon Alexa • Matter devices Designed for clarity: • No scenes to configure • No routine programming • No scrolling through menus Just talk to Tethral like you talk about your day. Privacy made simple: • We don’t sell or broker personal data • No continuous microphone or camera storage • Location is used only for triggers, then removed • You choose what history Tethral keeps Tethral brings all your devices together in one app, so you can set a moment and let everything happen automatically. Enjoy a home that effortlessly handles the small daily. Tethral Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=e75c8402-a15f-4d65-aa3c-46eb6d145f10
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Velbus Signum at none against Tethral's 4. Velbus Signum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Tethral sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Velbus Signum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Velbus Signum | Tethral |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velleman nv | Tethral LLC |
Customer experience
Velbus Signum
Tethral
In-app purchases
Velbus Signum
No in-app purchases
Tethral
- Tethral Pro1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- 100 Energy$0.99
- 500 Energy$3.99
- 1000 Energy$6.99









