Comparison

ABB vs Dusted

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

Head to head
About

ABB

Control your smart home devices, monitor status, and manage automation. This app allows remote operation of your free@home system, including lighting, shutters, and door calls. Configure devices, create scenes, and set up automated actions for a seamless smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Device status monitoring
  • Automation and scene creation
  • Door intercom integration
  • Configuration and setup
  • Customizable dashboard
Features
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The ABB-free@home® Next app is the app for controlling and commissioning - the free@home system - the Busch-Watchdog - the Flex Tronic WL devices as well as the mobile remote station for accepting door calls from the Welcome door intercom system. The functions and the appearance of the app of the app scale with the functions of the connected devices. The full range of functions is available when a System Access Point is connected: The app then offers 3 areas between which you can switch back and forth via the bottom control bar: **Dashboard** Here you get a quick overview of what's going on at home: - The ‘Status’ tiles show you how many lights are on, how many shutters are open and whether windows are open. A short tab on a tile allows you to switch off the light directly, for example. - The ‘Weather’ window shows you the weather data from your free@home weather station. - The ‘Next switching times’ window shows the two functions that will be switched next using the automated time programme. The event can be suspended once using the slider. A tab on the switching times overview displays all switching events for the next 24 hours. - The ‘Favourites’ are a collection of individually selected functions. The selection is made by setting the ‘star’ symbol. The function can be executed directly by clicking on the small blue symbol at the top right of the favourites tile. By tabbing on the main area of the tile, the function is called up in fullscreen view, which offers even more setting options. The order of the function areas can be changed using the ‘Edit’ button at the bottom of the home page. **ROOMS** Here you can access all the devices in your free@home installation. **AUTOMATION** Timer Existing time programmes can be activated/deactivated (and new time programmes can be created in the future). Actions Actions are logical links in if-then style, which allow the creation of complex automation scenarios. myBuildings Portal By registering free of charge with the free@home system and the app on the myBuildings portal, the free@home system can also be operated remotely. CONFIGURATION The configuration area of the app can be opened via the menu icon at the top right of the app. Here you can configure new devices, install add-ons or create scenes and groups. Access to this area can be restricted by assigning authorisations.

About

Dusted

Features
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Done & dusted. Your work diary, in your pocket. Record what you did today — job, work type, hours, photos — in under 10 seconds. Free to start, built for tradespeople, not office workers. Built for tradespeople, not office workers No jargon. No complicated setup. No training required. Just open the app, follow the steps, and get back to work. How it works 1. Open the app at the job site 2. Follow the steps: date, job, work type, hours 3. Done. Your day's recorded. Your work diary Every entry is saved to a searchable history. Look back on what you did, when, and where — job, work type, location, notes and photos, all in one place. Site photos Snap photos on site and they're saved with your work diary automatically. Progress shots, completed work, site conditions. Add a caption, and it's all linked to the job and date. Synced to the cloud with your hours. Smart suggestions Dusted learns your patterns. Your frequent jobs and work types appear first, so common entries take just a few taps. All your jobs in one place Add jobs as you go. Switch between sites. See your work history at a glance. Never lose your record Everything backs up to the cloud automatically. Works offline when you're on site without signal. Switch phones without losing your diary. Hours and reporting When you need your work hours for invoicing, generate a report and email it straight to your bookkeeper. Filtered by date or job. No more Sunday night timesheet scramble. Time off tracking Log holidays, PTO, and sick days. Keep your records complete. Born on Australian building sites Dusted was built by tradies who were sick of complicated timesheet apps. We made it simple because we use it ourselves. Why contractors love Dusted - "Finally something that doesn't take forever" - Dave, Electrician - "I actually remember to use it because it's so quick" - Mick, Builder - "My wife is happy I'm not doing timesheets on Sunday night anymore" - Steve, Plumber What you get - Quick 10-second entry - Searchable work diary - Site photos with captions - Multiple job support - Smart suggestions - Cloud backup - Offline mode - Email reports - Time off tracking Free to start. No card required. Download Dusted and get your weekends back. Subscriptions Dusted offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Team and Pro plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://dustedapp.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://dustedapp.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

ABB4 screens
Dusted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABB at none against Dusted's 6. Dusted's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dusted sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ABB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABB ships an update every 2 months, Dusted monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ABB versus Dusted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABBDusted
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusch-Jaeger Elektro GmbHLowen Logic Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ABB

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dusted

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • 5 Users14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • 10 Users14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 20 Users14 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever$99.99

Questions

Is ABB free?
ABB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dusted free?
Dusted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ABB or Dusted have ads?
Neither ABB nor Dusted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABB or Dusted?
ABB ships an update every 2 months, and Dusted monthly. Most recently, ABB was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dusted on October 25, 2026.

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