jsmatic vs Be
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jsmatic
Control and configure your smart home devices with ease. Monitor changes in your smart home, create favorites for quick access, and manage various aspects like climate, security, and lighting.
- Control and configure Homematic systems
- Monitor door/window contacts and motion sensors
- View real-time status updates
- Create custom favorites for quick access
- Manage climate, security, and lighting
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Die Hausautomatisierung von Homematic bietet Ihnen viele Möglichkeiten für den Smarthome Bereich. Die Produktpalette ist sehr groß: Raumklima, Sicherheit, Wetter, Licht, Beschattung, Ansteuerung von Drittanbietern, usw. Mit jsmatic lässt sich das Homematic System spielend leicht steuern und konfigurieren. Mit den Tür- und Fensterkontakten, Bewegungsmeldern, Präsensmeldern, etc. haben Sie jede Veränderung in Ihrem Smart Home im Blick. Der Status in der App ist immer aktuell. Sie können eigene Favoriten anlegen, um schnell Ihre wichtigen Komponenten zu steuern. jsmatic ist für die ersten 14 Tage nach der Erstinstallation im vollen Funktionsumfang kostenlos. Nach der Testphase können Sie in den In-App-Käufen eine Premium Lizenz erwerben. Sie können jsmatic Vollversion für 1 Monat oder 1 Jahr im Premium Bereich kaufen. Nutzungsbedingungen(Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"
Be
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Be:You connects you directly with your smart Becker controls. From the compact CentralControl CC11 to the easy-to-use TimeControl TC72, you can conveniently control roller shutters, sun protection systems and automations via your smartphone. The app is clean, intuitive and made for everyday use. Connect, set up, use – without frustration and without wrestling with manuals. Be:You keeps evolving. New features, new devices, new possibilities – the app grows step by step along with your home. Bring full control into your house. With Be:You.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Be at none against jsmatic's 3. jsmatic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. jsmatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Be asks for nothing beyond the download.
jsmatic ships an update every 3 weeks, Be every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jsmatic | Be |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kybernetik - IT GmbH | Becker Antriebe GmbH |
In-app purchases
jsmatic
- Monthly activation$3.991 Month
- Annual activation$17.991 Year
- Unlimited access$15.99
Be
No in-app purchases
