Comparison

Tasmotrol vs LAUFEN SmartControl

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

Head to head
About

Tasmotrol

Control Tasmota and Shelly smart devices locally without relying on the cloud. Manage devices, monitor energy usage, and customize dashboards for a private and efficient smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Local device control
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Device grouping
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Sensor data display
Features
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Control Tasmota and Shelly devices on a single screen: switch, dim, set colours and view power consumption. Tasmotrol communicates directly with your devices on your own Wi-Fi network. No account is required; there are no servers and no adverts. And everything continues to work just the same even without an internet connection. FIND DEVICES, DON’T SEARCH FOR THEM Tasmotrol scans your network and finds compatible devices. You don’t need to enter an IP address, use MQTT or set up an additional server. YOUR DASHBOARD, YOUR ORGANISATION Create your own views — by room, by device type, however you like — and switch between them with a swipe. Groups let you switch multiple devices with a single tap. TIMERS WITHOUT THE CLOUD Up to 16 switching times per device, based on the clock or sunrise and sunset times, optionally only on specific days of the week. The timers can be easily programmed via a clear and intuitive interface. SEE WHAT’S USING POWER Real-time consumption, plus figures for today, yesterday and the total. Temperature, humidity and other sensor readings are displayed directly on the dashboard, provided your device supports them and you wish to view them there. OTHER FEATURES TO HELP YOU Encrypted backup of your setup, so switching devices is hassle-free. Device lock to prevent accidental switching. Dark mode. Help and FAQs directly in the app. Works on iPhone and iPad. FREE APP AND FAIR IN-APP PURCHASES Two devices and one group are free forever. If you need more, try Pro for free first and then decide for yourself. Choose between a low-cost one-off purchase or a monthly or annual subscription. QUESTIONS? Email us at support@tasmotrol.com. You’ll get a quick reply from a real person. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LAUFEN SmartControl

Manage and monitor public restroom fixtures like self-closing faucets and urinals from your smartphone. Adjust settings, view statistics, and track sensor and valve functionality for hygienic and efficient operation. Organize devices individually or in groups for streamlined facility management.

Highlights
  • Adjust settings of self-closing faucets and urinals
  • Monitor sensor and valve functionality
  • Query statistics and power supply
  • Organize fixtures individually or in groups
  • Automatic detection of newly installed devices
  • Compatible with various Bluetooth adapters
Features
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SmartControl von LAUFEN ermöglicht Betreibern von öffentlichen Sanitäranlagen via Smartphone oder Tablet, einfach, schnell und hygienisch die Einstellungen der installierten Selbstschlussarmaturen und Urinale zu ändern sowie die Statistiken und die Funktionsfähigkeit der Sensoren, Ventile und Stromversorgung abzufragen. Ein weiterer Vorteil: sowohl die Armaturen als auch die Urinale einzeln oder in entsprechenden Produktgruppen organisieren und bewirtschaften. Neu installierte Geräte werden automatisch erkannt. Verfügbare Bluetooth-Adapter zur Verbindung mit SmartControl für: - Waschtischarmaturen Twintronic & Curvetronic - Duschensteuerung Showertronic - Urinalsteuerung Sanimatic SmartControl-U - LAUFEN Urinale Antero & Lema App-Sprachen Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Englisch

Screenshots

Tasmotrol4 screens
LAUFEN SmartControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tasmotrol at 62% against LAUFEN SmartControl's 0%. Tasmotrol also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). LAUFEN SmartControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. Tasmotrol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LAUFEN SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasmotrol ships an update every 3 weeks, LAUFEN SmartControl every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tasmotrol versus LAUFEN SmartControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasmotrolLAUFEN SmartControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueTrigger - SoftwareLaufen Bathrooms AG

Customer experience

Tasmotrol

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative27.7%

LAUFEN SmartControl

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tasmotrol

Subscriptions2
  • Tasmotrol Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tasmotrol Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tasmotrol Pro trial versionFree
  • Tasmotrol Pro$7.99
None

LAUFEN SmartControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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