Comparison

Biral ONE. vs LAUFEN SmartControl

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

Head to head
About

Biral ONE.

Features
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Efficient. Connected. Easy to use. The new Biral ONE App is here! The new Biral ONE App revolutionizes pump management with smart control, improved design, and innovative features – all in one solution. Here’s what the new Biral ONE App offers: • Improved control: Intuitive operation for maximum efficiency in monitoring and adjusting your pumping systems. • Complete documentation: Direct access to technical data, manuals, and instructions – including full-text search to quickly find error messages or keywords in all stored PDFs. • Tablet view: Larger and clearer display for comfortable working, especially for complex tasks. • Easy updates: Keep your products up to date without external devices or complicated procedures. Even in the basement without reception, the update works seamlessly – for maximum reliability.

About

LAUFEN SmartControl

Manage and monitor public restroom fixtures like self-closing faucets and urinals from your smartphone. Adjust settings, view statistics, and track sensor and valve functionality for hygienic and efficient operation. Organize devices individually or in groups for streamlined facility management.

Highlights
  • Adjust settings of self-closing faucets and urinals
  • Monitor sensor and valve functionality
  • Query statistics and power supply
  • Organize fixtures individually or in groups
  • Automatic detection of newly installed devices
  • Compatible with various Bluetooth adapters
Features
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SmartControl von LAUFEN ermöglicht Betreibern von öffentlichen Sanitäranlagen via Smartphone oder Tablet, einfach, schnell und hygienisch die Einstellungen der installierten Selbstschlussarmaturen und Urinale zu ändern sowie die Statistiken und die Funktionsfähigkeit der Sensoren, Ventile und Stromversorgung abzufragen. Ein weiterer Vorteil: sowohl die Armaturen als auch die Urinale einzeln oder in entsprechenden Produktgruppen organisieren und bewirtschaften. Neu installierte Geräte werden automatisch erkannt. Verfügbare Bluetooth-Adapter zur Verbindung mit SmartControl für: - Waschtischarmaturen Twintronic & Curvetronic - Duschensteuerung Showertronic - Urinalsteuerung Sanimatic SmartControl-U - LAUFEN Urinale Antero & Lema App-Sprachen Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Englisch

Screenshots

Biral ONE.4 screens
LAUFEN SmartControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

Biral ONE. and LAUFEN SmartControl are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Biral ONE. versus LAUFEN SmartControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiral ONE.LAUFEN SmartControl
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiralLaufen Bathrooms AG

In-app purchases

None

Biral ONE.

No in-app purchases

None

LAUFEN SmartControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Biral ONE. free?
Biral ONE. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAUFEN SmartControl free?
LAUFEN SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Biral ONE. or LAUFEN SmartControl have ads?
Neither Biral ONE. nor LAUFEN SmartControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Biral ONE. or LAUFEN SmartControl?
Biral ONE. ships an update every 2 months, and LAUFEN SmartControl every 2 months. Most recently, Biral ONE. was updated on November 6, 2026 and LAUFEN SmartControl on November 3, 2026.

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