Comparison

Siedle App vs Eltako GFA5

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

Head to head
About

Siedle App

Transform your smartphone into a mobile extension of your door intercom system. See, speak to, and grant access to visitors remotely via Wi-Fi or mobile network. Features include direct door opening from the home screen and access to system image storage.

Highlights
  • Remote visitor viewing and communication
  • Door opening and light control
  • Smart widget for home screen access
  • System image storage access
  • Multi-location management
  • Hands-free communication
Features
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Never miss a visitor again – no matter where you are. With the Siedle App, your iPhone or iPad becomes the mobile extension of your door intercom. Watch who's at the door, speak to them, and open the door – wherever you are. The connection is securely established via Wi-Fi or mobile network. New: You can now open your door directly from the home screen with the smart widget function – no need to open the app. With the Siedle App, you have control over your door communication: Complete communication: Make video or audio calls, turn on the light or open the door. Smart features: Use the hands-free function and manage multiple locations, even with different Siedle systems. With access to the system image storage, you always know who rang. The video feed is available even before you answer the call. Personalized: Adjust the volume during the call and use original Siedle ringtones. The app is the perfect complement to your existing door intercom system, keeping you connected – at home and on the go. System Information and Notes Service: Our Siedle app service offers around 95% availability. You'll be notified directly in the app about maintenance or disruptions. Requirements: The app requires an active internet connection and is compatible with various Siedle systems, including Siedle IQ, Smart Gateway, Siedle Access Professional, and Siedle home telephones. Note on mobile use: The app transmits audio signals over the data channel (VoIP) of your mobile network. Connection quality depends on your mobile provider and network coverage. Costs may apply depending on your tariff. Push Notifications: For reliable notifications, the app uses the Apple Push service. We cannot influence the quality of this service. Video quality: The frame rate adjusts dynamically to the available bandwidth: from 2 MBit/s: approx. 5 frames/second, from 4 MBit/s: approx. 10 frames/second. Privacy: Information about data protection is available in the app and on our website.

About

Eltako GFA5

Control your home's blinds, lights, heating, and alarms with this smart home app. Set up custom rules and automations, and integrate devices from various manufacturers. Regular updates ensure your smart home controller stays current.

Highlights
  • Control blinds, lighting, heating, and alarms
  • Customizable rules and automations
  • Integrate third-party devices
  • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Assistant
  • Room, device, and favorite sorting
  • Intuitive setup with clear instructions
Features
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Und das hat sie zu bieten:  Sie übernimmt die Steuerung von Jalousien, Beleuchtung, Heizung/ Klima und Alarm im Gebäude. Umfangreiche Regeln und Automationen lassen sich mit Hilfe der komfortablen Bedienungsoberfläche individuell einstellen. Neben den Professional Smart Home-Produkten von Eltako, bietet sie auch die Möglichkeit eine ständig wachsende Anzahl an Geräten von anderen Herstellern zu integrieren.  Eine vollständige Datensicherung wird durch Backups und Abspeichern der Account-Konfiguration gewährleistet. Regelmäßige Updates halten den Smart Home-Controller stets aktuell. GFA5 ist eine App zur Steuerung des Eltako Controllers MiniSafe2, sowie aller daran angelernten Enocean-Funk-Komponenten. Ihr Zuhause wird mittels MiniSafe2 als Steuerzentrale schnell und unkompliziert in ein zentral zu bedienendes Smart Home verwandelt. Weitere Funktionen: - Sprachsteuerung über Amazon Echo und Google Assistant (Cloudanbindung). - schneller und dauerhaft kostenloser Fernzugriff - Leicht einzurichtende Regeln (Wenn/Dann) mit Auslöser (z. B. Sensoren, Gerätezuständen, Zeit, Astro) und mehrstufigen Bedingungen (Und/Oder) - Heizpläne und Zeitfunktionen sind schnell erstellt und übersichtlich angeordnet - unterschiedliche Einzelfunktionen, wie auch komfortable Szenensteuerung - Die komfortable Bedienoberfläche ist sortiert nach Räumen, Geräten, Favoriten - Intuitive Inbetriebnahme mit eindeutigen Anweisungen

Screenshots

Siedle App4 screens
Eltako GFA54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eltako GFA5 at 93% against Siedle App's 0%. Eltako GFA5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Siedle App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Eltako GFA5 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Siedle App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Siedle App ships an update every 5 months, Eltako GFA5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Siedle App versus Eltako GFA5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiedle AppEltako GFA5
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS. Siedle & Sohne Telefon- und Telegrafenwerke OHGEltako GmbH

Customer experience

Siedle App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Eltako GFA5

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Siedle App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Eltako GFA5

One-time2
  • Cloud Dienste 12 Monate$29.99
  • Cloud Dienste 24 Monate$49.99

Questions

Is Siedle App free?
Siedle App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eltako GFA5 free?
Eltako GFA5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Siedle App or Eltako GFA5 have ads?
Neither Siedle App nor Eltako GFA5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Siedle App or Eltako GFA5?
Siedle App ships an update every 5 months, and Eltako GFA5 every 2 months. Most recently, Siedle App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Eltako GFA5 on November 7, 2026.

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