Comparison

acomax Smart Control vs Be

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

Head to head
About

acomax Smart Control

Control motorized window coverings like blinds, shutters, and awnings from your smartphone. Manage devices, rooms, scenes, and timers, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Control blinds, shutters, awnings
  • Manage up to 30 devices
  • Organize by rooms, scenes, timers
  • Voice control with Alexa/Google Assistant
  • Remote access from anywhere
Features
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Die acomax SmartControl Plus steuert individuell Rollläden, Jalousien, Markisen etc. bequem vom Smartphone, direkt vor Ort oder auch von unterwegs. Für optimalen Komfort und maximale Sicherheit. Mit der acomax SmartControl PLUS App können Sie folgende Elemente anlegen: - bis zu 30 Geräte - bis zu 20 Räume - bis zu 20 Szenen - bis zu 20 Timer Nachdem Sie Ihr 'acomax SmartControl PLUS'-APP-Konto mit Amazon Alexa und Google Assistant verknüpft haben, können Sie alle motorisierten Beschattungsanlagen wie Rollladen, Markisen, Jalousien usw. direkt per Sprachbefehl öffnen, schließen oder prozentual steuern, und auch Szenen flexibel und bequem per Sprachbefehl aktivieren.

About

Be

Features
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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.

Screenshots

acomax Smart Control4 screens
Be4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Be at every 2 months against acomax Smart Control's every 15 months. Be also leads on device support (4 vs 2). acomax Smart Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

acomax Smart Control ships an update every 15 months, Be every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
acomax Smart Control versus Be: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteracomax Smart ControlBe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeracomax GmbHBecker Antriebe GmbH

In-app purchases

None

acomax Smart Control

No in-app purchases

None

Be

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is acomax Smart Control free?
acomax Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Be free?
Be is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do acomax Smart Control or Be have ads?
Neither acomax Smart Control nor Be shows ads.
Which is updated more often, acomax Smart Control or Be?
acomax Smart Control ships an update every 15 months, and Be every 2 months. Most recently, acomax Smart Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Be on October 30, 2026.

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