Comparison

BSwitch Smart Home vs Provision

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

Head to head
About

BSwitch Smart Home

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An application to a unique game changer in the Automated Home domain providing revolutionary technology by “BeeSwitch”. Use your iPhone, iPod or iPad as an extension to control and monitor the full line of “BeeSwitch” products. In less than two hours, with no infrastructure changes you will have your Smart Home up and running controlled by the “BeeSwitch” application. Control your entire house from the comfort of your bed, your couch, your car, your office and even from the sea-shore during your vacation. You will have the ability to monitor your lights, temperature, blinds/shutters all from a single, highly intuitive application. Create numerous lighting and switch scenarios for the entire set of “BeeSwitch” switches and sensors existing in your house, define timer configurations to any light bulb or load and if you change your mind – no problem – the “BeeSwitch” switches can be modified in seconds at any time. This application will also control “BeeSwitch” revolutionary portable switches which can be placed in any room. Increase your power to control your affordable Smart Home anytime anywhere in the most simple and intuitive manner.

About

Provision

Manage building access and monitor security events remotely. Control doors, assign user permissions, and view real-time security logs from your mobile device. Future updates will include user management with various identification methods.

Highlights
  • Remote door control (open/lock)
  • Real-time door status monitoring
  • Live security event viewing
  • Detailed access logs with search/filter
  • Future user and identification management
Features
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SHOB - Building Access Control and Monitoring Take full control of your building's access management system and monitor security events in real time with the SHOB app. Seamlessly connecting to your existing SHOB server software, this app allows you to manage doors, assign user permissions, and view security events—all from your mobile device. Key Features: Remote Door Management: Open and Lock Doors: Control doors with a single tap. Real-Time Status: View the current status of each door (open/closed/locked). Security Event Monitoring: Real-Time Event Viewing: Monitor security events as they happen, including unauthorized access attempts. Detailed Access Logs: Access comprehensive logs with search and filter options for easy tracking and analysis. Screens: Remote Door Management Screen: View communication with the doors and control opening and locking remotely. Event Monitoring Screen: View security events in real time and review past events. Future Updates: Add New Users: The next version will allow adding users with various identification methods, including card, code, fingerprint, and facial recognition. Manage Identification Methods: Easily manage user identification methods (cards, codes, fingerprints, and faces) for each user. Multi-Language Support: Future versions will support multiple languages. Currently, the app is available in English only. How to Get Started: Connect to SHOB Server: Log in with your credentials and connect the app to your SHOB server software. Manage Doors and Users: Remotely control doors and assign access permissions to users with ease. Monitor Events: Track security events in real time and take appropriate actions when necessary. Why Choose SHOB? The SHOB app provides you with complete control and real-time monitoring of your building's access systems, allowing you to maintain a safe and secure environment from anywhere at any time.

Screenshots

BSwitch Smart Home4 screens
Provision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BSwitch Smart Home at 3 against Provision's 1. BSwitch Smart Home also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BSwitch Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, Provision every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BSwitch Smart Home versus Provision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBSwitch Smart HomeProvision
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitchBeePROVISION-ISR LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

BSwitch Smart Home

No in-app purchases

None

Provision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BSwitch Smart Home free?
BSwitch Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Provision free?
Provision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BSwitch Smart Home or Provision have ads?
Neither BSwitch Smart Home nor Provision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BSwitch Smart Home or Provision?
BSwitch Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and Provision every 2 weeks. Most recently, BSwitch Smart Home was updated on October 26, 2026 and Provision on October 6, 2026.

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