BFI Tools Mobile vs ApportControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BFI Tools Mobile
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Beijer BFI Tools Mobile is an intuitive and easy-to-use Smartphone App which provides wireless configuration and monitoring of the BFI product range. Wireless operation is carried out via Bluetooth BLE and is available on any BFI when the BFI-Smartstick is plugged into a drive or a drive network. PARAMETER TRANSFER Monitor and Edit individual BFI parameters in real-time or transfer complete parameter sets between a BFI and the Smartphone. Parameter sets can be send and received via Email and are fully compatible with BFI Tools PC software. PLC-PROGRAM TRANSFER PLC-program can be transferred to BFI drives equipped with a built-in PLC. PLC-programs can be send and received via Email and are fully compatible with BFI Tools PC software. BFI MONITOR AND CONTROL Monitor drive status, motor speed, motor current and motor power in real-time. When unlocked, the user can adjust motor speed, start the drive, stop the drive and reset trips from the Smartphone App
ApportControl
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ApportControl makes it easy to manage and control gates with high traffic and multiple users. Apport online is a platform to operate any gate automation scenario. Control your connected gates in one view. Apport has developed a flexible and reusable mobile gate automation system which makes it far easier to control and secure a property. The receivers can be installed in all new or existing automatic gates and doors. ApportControl supports up to 990 users on a single device. It's perfect for communities, high traffic barriers, industrial gates and also residential gates and doors.The best sYou can drag and drop a widget on a phone screen where you can operate and see the live status of your gates.olution for separating users in roles. Make different settings for guests, service staff or whatever you like. You can drag and drop a widget on a phone screen where you can operate and see the live status of your gates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BFI Tools Mobile at every 7 months against ApportControl's every 29 months. ApportControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BFI Tools Mobile ships an update every 7 months, ApportControl every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BFI Tools Mobile | ApportControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months โ better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Invertek Drives Limited | PorteQ |
In-app purchases
BFI Tools Mobile
No in-app purchases
ApportControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BFI Tools Mobile free?
Is ApportControl free?
Do BFI Tools Mobile or ApportControl have ads?
Which is updated more often, BFI Tools Mobile or ApportControl?
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