Comparison

BuildSec 4.0 vs BVWS

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

Head to head
About

BuildSec 4.0

Features
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Using the alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 you are in control of your modern TELENOT hazard alarm system at any time and any place. The alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 is a user software application for smartphones and tablets. The operation of the alarm system app is identical to operation of the keypad BT 800. OPERATION β€’ Setting/unsetting of all partitions β€’ Indication of open dedicated signals (door, window, etc.) β€’ Alarm messages and location in plain text β€’ Disabling of input groups β€’ Operation of switching functions β€’ Displaying of the event memory β€’ Disabling/enabling of the keypad codes CONNECTION MODES β€’ Connection via digital platform hiXserver (currently for intruder alarm control panels complex) β€’ Direct connection between app and alarm system ADVANCED FUNCTIONS β€’ Storage of access data of properties in the application of smartphones/tablets β€’ Optional encryption of property access data is possible β€’ Exporting access data via QR codes β€’ Importing access data via QR code scan β€’ Favorites list β€’ Encrypted data transfer from smartphones/tablets to alarm system β€’ Password-protected login β€’ User authentication via Face ID or Touch ID COMPATIBLE HAZARD ALARM SYSTEMS β€’ Intruder alarm control panel hiplex 8400H (from firmware version 01.01, recommended: firmware version 3 or higher) β€’ Intruder alarm control panels complex 200H / 400H, wireless alarm system compact easy (from firmware version 15.43) in connection with transmission devices 1516 / 2516 / 3516 (from firmware version 6.20)

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BVWS

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Screenshots

BuildSec 4.03 screens
BVWS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BuildSec 4.0 at every 2 months against BVWS's every 23 months. BVWS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildSec 4.0 ships an update every 2 months, BVWS every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BuildSec 4.0 versus BVWS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildSec 4.0BVWS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.411.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size205 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelenot Electronic GmbHGlamus GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BuildSec 4.0

No in-app purchases

None

BVWS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildSec 4.0 free?
BuildSec 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BVWS free?
BVWS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BuildSec 4.0 or BVWS have ads?
Neither BuildSec 4.0 nor BVWS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuildSec 4.0 or BVWS?
BuildSec 4.0 ships an update every 2 months, and BVWS every 23 months. Most recently, BuildSec 4.0 was updated on October 7, 2026 and BVWS on September 23, 2026.

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