BIOCAT vs SmartControl App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIOCAT
Configure your BIOCAT KLS device remotely via Bluetooth or the internet. Receive alerts for leakage alarms and monitor your water consumption data and statistics.
- Remote device configuration
- Bluetooth and Internet connectivity
- Leakage alarm notifications
- Water consumption tracking
- Leakage check functionality
- User registration for advanced functions
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BIOCAT - the easy way to configure your BIOCAT KLS device. The BIOCAT app allows mobile configuration of BIOCAT KLS devices via Bluetooth or the Internet. Registered users receive advanced operating functions, such as adjusting settings, as well as push notifications in case of leakage alarm directly to their smartphone. Detailed assistance in case of leakage alarms as well as a (manual or automatic) leakage check of the piping allows the user to identify potential sources of danger in the water pipes at an early stage and to minimize damage. In addition, the user gains insight into his water consumption data as well as statistics on the course of consumption behavior.
SmartControl App
Control, automate, and monitor your decentralized residential ventilation system directly from your smartphone. Customize your system for healthy, energy-efficient ventilation with ease.
- Remote control of ventilation system
- Automation of ventilation settings
- System monitoring
- Customizable ventilation preferences
- Energy-efficient operation
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Mit der Pluggit SmartControl App können Sie Ihre dezentrale Wohnraumlüftungsanlage ganz bequem über Ihr Handy steuern, automatisieren und kontrollieren. Stellen Sie Ihre Wohnraumlüftungsanlage individuell nach Ihren Wünschen ein. Gesundes, energieeffizientes Lüften war noch nie so einfach.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BIOCAT at 67% against SmartControl App's 0%. BIOCAT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BIOCAT ships an update every 2 months, SmartControl App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIOCAT | SmartControl App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WaterCryst | Pluggit GmbH |
Customer experience
BIOCAT
SmartControl App
In-app purchases
BIOCAT
No in-app purchases
SmartControl App
No in-app purchases
