Comparison

CSL My Base vs Knowio

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

Head to head
About

CSL My Base

This app assists installers in setting up and maintaining DualCom Pro devices. It helps quickly identify issues and provides proactive customer support. Compatible with DigiAir Pro and GradeShift Pro variants, it allows installers to manage their signaling base.

Highlights
  • Install and Service Wizard
  • Quick issue identification
  • Proactive customer support
  • Supports DualCom Pro devices
  • Manages signaling base
Features
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The My Base App provides Installers with a handy Install and Service Wizard to set up and maintain DualCom Pro devices. It gives access for Installers to quickly identify issues and proactively support their customers. Compatible with all variants of DigiAir Pro and GradeShift Pro, the App enables Installers to take control of their signalling base.

About

Knowio

Features
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Knowio is more than just an app. It’s an ecosystem of IOT technology that simplifies security system control in the outdoor world: β€’ Arm & Disarm CCTV systems manually, by schedule or via other devices β€’ Open and close smart padlocks and key boxes β€’ Control our proprietary Knowio Controller (with 4 outputs) β€’ Receive signals from IOT sensors such as contact sensors, flood sensors and more β€’ Smart rules linking all the above together - opening the smart padlock disarms the CCTV system Not only can you control who can open your outdoor entrances or set/unset security systems, but also know in real-time who is entering your property and whether any important entrances are open or closed. No more painful key, fob or GSM dialler management. No more inadequate combination locks. No more wondering if your entrance is open or closed. No more painful schedule management for CCTV systems Knowio, Unlocking Effortless Control

Screenshots

CSL My Base4 screens
Knowio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CSL My Base at 13.0 against Knowio's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CSL My Base ships an update monthly, Knowio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
CSL My Base versus Knowio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSL My BaseKnowio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSL DualComInniovate Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CSL My Base

No in-app purchases

None

Knowio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CSL My Base free?
CSL My Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knowio free?
Knowio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CSL My Base or Knowio have ads?
Neither CSL My Base nor Knowio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CSL My Base or Knowio?
CSL My Base ships an update monthly, and Knowio every 2 months. Most recently, CSL My Base was updated on August 21, 2026 and Knowio on September 9, 2026.

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