FAZcontrol vs Theben 540 Series
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FAZcontrol
Manage your home security and automation remotely. View sensor statuses, arm/disarm alarms, and access cameras all from a convenient dashboard. Stay informed with a quick log of recent events.
- Alarm status display
- Arm/disarm functionality
- Sensor status access
- Automation control
- Camera access
- Event log
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Unterwegs zu Hause sein ist das Leitbild bei der Gestaltung dieser App. Mit der FAZcontrol-App hat man auf dem Startscreen alles auf einen Blick. Eine kurze Logliste mit dem aktuellsten Ereignissen, Alarmstatusanzeige, Scharf-/Unscharfschaltung, Direktzugriff auf Sensoren-Zustände, Automation und Kameras, Schnelligkeit und Funktionalität geben hier den Ausschlag. Merkmale - Alarm-Status-Anzeige - Scharf-/Unscharf-Schaltung - Direktzugriff auf Sensoren-Zustände, Automation und Kameras - Logliste (kurz) mit den aktuellsten Ereignissen
Theben 540 Series
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The app for the 540 series of the Theben UP BLE Mesh series: Dim the light, switch it and control it smartly. Smart light control for the elegant, space-saving in-wall devices – thanks to the particularly compact design, installation in the junction box is effortless. With the intuitively designed app, commissioning and control is a breeze.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FAZcontrol at every 6 weeks against Theben 540 Series's every 5 months. FAZcontrol also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAZcontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, Theben 540 Series every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAZcontrol | Theben 540 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KATHREIN-Werke KG | Theben AG |
In-app purchases
FAZcontrol
No in-app purchases
Theben 540 Series
No in-app purchases
