Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote vs Berner BlueSecur
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote
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This app requires a Bluetooth receiver, which you can build yourself using the instructions from 35b0.de/garagedoor_remote. With just a few parts, you can control your garage doors with your iPhone!
Berner BlueSecur
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Operate devices compatible with BlueSecur using the Berner BlueSecur app. You can send permissions (keys) to family or friends, for example, via text message, e-mail or messenger. You don’t even have to be home to send a key, since keys are transmitted via a certified server in Germany. Manage your keys right in the app. The BlueSecur app must be installed on your mobile phone ahead of time. If a user hasn’t installed the app, they will be forwarded to the app store. Information on the BlueSecur app: - Add a device by scanning the QR code. - Setup and operation do not require an Internet connection. - Permissions (keys) are created on the administrator’s app, can be issued either temporarily or permanently and can also be deleted. - Sets of keys are subject to a fee. One-time keys are free of charge. - Max. 250 users - Optionally, you can use an external antenna should you have range issues. Using Bluetooth in the background of your mobile phone reduces its battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote at none against Berner BlueSecur's 2. Berner BlueSecur's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Berner BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote ships an update every 8 months, Berner BlueSecur every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote | Berner BlueSecur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Torsten Schloßmacher | Hormann KG Antriebstechnik |
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote
No in-app purchases
Berner BlueSecur
- Access key$8.99
- 5 access keys$34.99
Questions
Is Bluetooth Garagedoor Remote free?
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