BricTECH Manager vs OpenBlue DataSource
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BricTECH Manager
Easily search for and manage devices protected by BricTECH. Lock or unlock devices individually or in bulk, and receive email notifications for security events like theft.
- Search devices by ID
- Lock/unlock devices
- Bulk device control
- View device information
- Email notifications for events
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Search for and manage devices protected by BricTECH. Search for specific devices by entering all or a portion of key device identification fields, such as serial or asset number. Manually lock or unlock selected devices or all devices in a store in addition to viewing device information. Request email notifications on lock or theft events.
OpenBlue DataSource
Access and manage your JCI-monitored security systems. Gain instant insight into alarm activity, system performance, and conduct system tests. Streamline daily management and enhance your security environment.
- Monitor alarm activity
- Track system performance
- Conduct system tests
- Control security information
- Enhance daily management
- Gain security insights
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Johnson Controls OpenBlue DataSource is a frontline management tool that offers a window into your JCI-monitored security systems. It provides instant access into your alarm activity and system performance and system testing. Its benefits include control over security system information that is essential to your business operations, efficiency for daily system management, and insight into your security environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BricTECH Manager at 4.0 against OpenBlue DataSource's 2.9. BricTECH Manager also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BricTECH Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BricTECH Manager | OpenBlue DataSource |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sennco Solutions, Inc. | Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Customer experience
BricTECH Manager
OpenBlue DataSource
In-app purchases
BricTECH Manager
No in-app purchases
OpenBlue DataSource
No in-app purchases
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