Steinau BlueSecur vs Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steinau BlueSecur
Control compatible devices remotely by sending digital permissions (keys) to others. Manage access for family and friends, even when you're not home. Setup and operation are straightforward, with options for temporary or permanent key issuance.
- Send digital permissions (keys)
- Manage keys remotely
- Add devices via QR code
- Temporary or permanent key issuance
- Supports up to 250 users
- Optional external antenna
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Operate devices compatible with BlueSecur using the Steinau BlueSecur app. You can send permissions (keys) to family or friends, for example, via text message, e-mail or messenger. You don’t even have to be home to send a key, since keys are transmitted via a certified server in Germany. Manage your keys right in the app. The BlueSecur app must be installed on your mobile phone ahead of time. If a user hasn’t installed the app, they will be forwarded to the app store. Information on the BlueSecur app: - Add a device by scanning the QR code. - Setup and operation do not require an Internet connection. - Permissions (keys) are created on the administrator’s app, can be issued either temporarily or permanently and can also be deleted. - Sets of keys are subject to a fee. One-time keys are free of charge. - Max. 250 users - Optionally, you can use an external antenna should you have range issues. Using Bluetooth in the background of your mobile phone reduces its battery life.
Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote
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This app requires a Bluetooth receiver, which you can build yourself using the instructions from 35b0.de/garagedoor_remote. With just a few parts, you can control your garage doors with your iPhone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote at none against Steinau BlueSecur's 2. Steinau BlueSecur's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Steinau BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steinau BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steinau BlueSecur | Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hormann KG Antriebstechnik | Torsten Schloßmacher |
In-app purchases
Steinau BlueSecur
- Access key$8.99
- 5 access keys$34.99
Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Steinau BlueSecur free?
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Do Steinau BlueSecur or Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote have ads?
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