Comparison

PIMAlink 3.0 vs BSwitch PRO

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

Head to head
About

PIMAlink 3.0

Remotely manage your alarm system, view live video streams from cameras, and receive instant notifications. Control PGM outputs for home appliances and access event logs and system status from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm system control
  • Live video streaming
  • Alarm notifications with video verification
  • Control PGM outputs
  • System status and event logs
  • Zone status monitoring
Features
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With PIMAlink 3 you can remotely control your FORCE alarm system, as well as access your video cameras and watch live video stream, anytime from anywhere. Note: Consult PIMA for supported cameras models. PIMAlink 3 offers the following options: • System status • Arming/disarming • Zones status: Open, Alarm, Bypassed • System Faults — AC loss, Battery • Event logs • Alarm notifications including video verification • Control PGM outputs (for controlling various home appliances) • Video verification options o Immediate access to video cameras o Pre- and post-alarm video stream o Predefined link between video source to the panel’s zones o Specific video search according to event o Video recording on smartphone while streaming PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. PIMA Electronic Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of cost-effective intruder alarm systems. Its portfolio of high-quality wired, hybrid, and wireless alarm systems ranges from small economic systems to advanced multi-zone ones. www.pima-alarms.com

About

BSwitch PRO

Features
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An application to a unique game changer in the Automated Home domain providing revolutionary technology by “BSwitch PRO”. Use your iPhone, iPod or iPad as an extension to control and monitor the full line of “BSwitch PRO” products. In less than two hours, with no infrastructure changes you will have your Smart Home up and running controlled by the “BSwitch PRO” 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 “BSwitch PRO” 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 “BSwitch PRO” switches can be modified in seconds at any time. This application will also control “BSwitch's PRO” 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.

Screenshots

PIMAlink 3.03 screens
BSwitch PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIMAlink 3.0 at none against BSwitch PRO's 5. BSwitch PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. BSwitch PRO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PIMAlink 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIMAlink 3.0 ships an update every 3 months, BSwitch PRO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PIMAlink 3.0 versus BSwitch PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIMAlink 3.0BSwitch PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIMA Electronic Systems LtdSwitchBee

In-app purchases

None

PIMAlink 3.0

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BSwitch PRO

One-time5
  • Home Kit$59.99
  • Home Assistant$59.99
  • Somfy$229.99
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  • Control4$249.99
  • Domus$249.99

Questions

Is PIMAlink 3.0 free?
PIMAlink 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BSwitch PRO free?
BSwitch PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PIMAlink 3.0 or BSwitch PRO have ads?
Neither PIMAlink 3.0 nor BSwitch PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIMAlink 3.0 or BSwitch PRO?
PIMAlink 3.0 ships an update every 3 months, and BSwitch PRO every 6 weeks. Most recently, PIMAlink 3.0 was updated on October 24, 2026 and BSwitch PRO on October 13, 2026.

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