Comparison

ART Remote vs BT Control

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

Head to head
About

ART Remote

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With this app you have the possibility to control your device at one finger touch via the new ART Remote application of your smartphone. Just integrate your HQAM-Smart modul right into your device and connect it with your smart device. ART Remote allow you to easily open or close your garage door or home lighting from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet with a range up to 20 meters. For ART Remote smartphone control you need the newest smart modul, the HQAM-Smart.

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

ART Remote3 screens
BT Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BT Control at every 4 months against ART Remote's every 34 months. ART Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ART Remote ships an update every 34 months, BT Control every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
ART Remote versus BT Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterART RemoteBT Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 4 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDickert Electronic GmbHDTM System

In-app purchases

None

ART Remote

No in-app purchases

None

BT Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ART Remote free?
ART Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BT Control free?
BT Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ART Remote or BT Control have ads?
Neither ART Remote nor BT Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ART Remote or BT Control?
ART Remote ships an update every 34 months, and BT Control every 4 months. Most recently, ART Remote was updated on October 2, 2026 and BT Control on October 2, 2026.

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