Comparison

NOVITAS vs switchButler

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

Head to head
About

NOVITAS

Features
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Die AWAG NOVITAS BT App ist eine wertvolle Erweiterung zu unseren NFC und Bluetooth NOVITAS Schaltuhren. Erstellen Sie Ihre Schaltprogramme und Gerätekonfigurationen einfach mit Ihrem Smartphone. Neu in unserem Programm - SC-M Generation: Erstellen Sie Ihre Schaltprogramme und Gerätekonfigurationen einfach mit Ihrem Smartphone. Die Übertragung zur Schaltuhr kann einfach über die Bluetooth 4.1 Schnittstelle erfolgen. NEUE FERNBEDIENUNG - FUNKTION: Programmierung und Bedienung des Smart Bluetooth J-BT PUCK. Die neue Fernfunktion dient gleichzeitig als Programmierung und Fernbedienung. Über ein Grafikdisplay können die aktuellen Schaltzustände der installierten J-BT-PUCKS angezeigt und geändert werden. So lassen sich komfortabel Schaltzeiten einstellen und Jalousien oder Leuchten im Raum steuern.

About

switchButler

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switchButler is the official ELBRO AG app that allows you to configure, manage and control Butler devices easily and quickly. With just a few taps, you turn a module into a reliable remote monitoring and control system: receive alerts via SMS or email, trigger functions remotely even with a call, and always keep track of your installations wherever you are. The app is designed for quick on-site configuration via Bluetooth Low Energy. Once paired with the device, you can set up inputs and outputs, define thresholds and conditions, customize message texts, manage authorized numbers and choose notification methods. Relays can be controlled remotely by SMS or call, while event logs and periodic status messages provide a clear overview at all times. switchButler adapts to many scenarios: electrical panels, water systems, greenhouses, pumps, gates, technical rooms, server rooms or industrial machines. It is the ideal solution for installers, maintenance staff and facility managers who need to reduce response times, increase safety and keep control of unattended installations. Combining ease of use with advanced functions, the app takes only minutes to set up. The interface is intuitive and straightforward, commands are clear and require no specific training. switchButler works with both small installations and more complex systems, offering flexibility and security with controlled access through authorized numbers, event tracking and customizable parameters. To use it, a compatible ELBRO device with a SIM card enabled for SMS is required (voice needed if you want call activation). With switchButler you keep full control of your systems: get alerts when needed, act remotely and manage everything directly from your smartphone with a practical, fast and professional app.

Screenshots

NOVITAS4 screens
switchButler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: switchButler at weekly against NOVITAS's every 7 months. NOVITAS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

NOVITAS ships an update every 7 months, switchButler weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NOVITAS versus switchButler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOVITASswitchButler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo Mueller GmbH & Co KGELBRO AG

In-app purchases

None

NOVITAS

No in-app purchases

None

switchButler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOVITAS free?
NOVITAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is switchButler free?
switchButler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NOVITAS or switchButler have ads?
Neither NOVITAS nor switchButler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOVITAS or switchButler?
NOVITAS ships an update every 7 months, and switchButler weekly. Most recently, NOVITAS was updated on November 3, 2026 and switchButler on November 3, 2026.

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