Comparison

BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM vs frogSIP

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

Head to head
About

BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM

This application is used for the setup and ongoing management of a specific human-centric lighting system. It requires the associated control unit and luminaires to function.

Highlights
  • System commissioning
  • System maintenance
  • Control Unit integration
  • Luminaire management
  • Human Centric Lighting control
Features
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The commissioning and maintenance application of the Ledvance Biolux Human Centric Lighting system requires the Control Unit and luminaires.

About

frogSIP

Features
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frogSIP turns your smartphone into a video intercom for your frogblue frogTerminal — answer the door from anywhere, unlock with a tap, and stay connected to your building. Pair the app with your frogTerminal by scanning a QR code and you're ready to go. No complex setup. No subscription required. frogSIP and a free frogCloud account are included with your frogblue system. ## Door calls • Answer video and audio calls from your frogTerminal • See who's at the door before answering • Talk to visitors with two-way audio and live video • Choose whether to show your own camera preview during video calls ## Door control • Unlock doors with a single tap • Trigger frogblue actions such as lights, gates and garage doors • Access project scenes directly from the door menu • Define Function PINs for guest or service access ## Direct Bluetooth backup • Open authorised doors even when Wi-Fi, mobile data or cloud connectivity is unavailable • Secure tenant access with a User Bluetooth Password • Designed for reliable local access, including multi-tenant installations ## Multi-tenant ready • Support for up to 20 access zones • Flexible Function PIN behaviour • Group calls and time-based call forwarding ## Call history & event log • Review missed calls with video snapshots • See door events with timestamps ## frogCloud — free and included • Answer your frogTerminal remotely from anywhere • Secure cloud connectivity for calls and notifications • Hosted in Germany and designed for GDPR-compliant operation ## Works with MOBOTIX • Native integration with compatible MOBOTIX cameras, door stations including T24, T25 and T26, and MxManagementCenter Available in 20+ languages. ## IMPORTANT — frogTerminal required frogSIP requires a paired frogblue frogTerminal. For full functionality, frogblue components should be updated to the current software release. Cloud features require a free frogCloud account, which can be created directly in the app. For more information, visit frogblue.com or contact your frogblue partner. ## About frogblue frogblue is a German smart-building system that connects lighting, blinds, fans, windows, doors, heating, access control and intercom functionality through a distributed Bluetooth Mesh-based building platform. Our compact "frogs" install behind conventional switches and outlets, reducing the need for dedicated control wiring, central control cabinets or a building automation server. frogblue brings building control, access and communication together in one connected system.

Screenshots

BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM4 screens
frogSIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: frogSIP at every 2 months against BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM's every 5 months. BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM ships an update every 5 months, frogSIP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM versus frogSIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIOLUX HCL SYSTEMfrogSIP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEDVANCE GmbHfrogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM

No in-app purchases

None

frogSIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM free?
BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is frogSIP free?
frogSIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM or frogSIP have ads?
Neither BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM nor frogSIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM or frogSIP?
BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM ships an update every 5 months, and frogSIP every 2 months. Most recently, BIOLUX HCL SYSTEM was updated on October 24, 2026 and frogSIP on October 17, 2026.

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