Comparison

Eltako GFA5 vs Symcon Visualization

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

Head to head
About

Eltako GFA5

Control your home's blinds, lights, heating, and alarms with this smart home app. Set up custom rules and automations, and integrate devices from various manufacturers. Regular updates ensure your smart home controller stays current.

Highlights
  • Control blinds, lighting, heating, and alarms
  • Customizable rules and automations
  • Integrate third-party devices
  • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Assistant
  • Room, device, and favorite sorting
  • Intuitive setup with clear instructions
Features
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Und das hat sie zu bieten:  Sie übernimmt die Steuerung von Jalousien, Beleuchtung, Heizung/ Klima und Alarm im Gebäude. Umfangreiche Regeln und Automationen lassen sich mit Hilfe der komfortablen Bedienungsoberfläche individuell einstellen. Neben den Professional Smart Home-Produkten von Eltako, bietet sie auch die Möglichkeit eine ständig wachsende Anzahl an Geräten von anderen Herstellern zu integrieren.  Eine vollständige Datensicherung wird durch Backups und Abspeichern der Account-Konfiguration gewährleistet. Regelmäßige Updates halten den Smart Home-Controller stets aktuell. GFA5 ist eine App zur Steuerung des Eltako Controllers MiniSafe2, sowie aller daran angelernten Enocean-Funk-Komponenten. Ihr Zuhause wird mittels MiniSafe2 als Steuerzentrale schnell und unkompliziert in ein zentral zu bedienendes Smart Home verwandelt. Weitere Funktionen: - Sprachsteuerung über Amazon Echo und Google Assistant (Cloudanbindung). - schneller und dauerhaft kostenloser Fernzugriff - Leicht einzurichtende Regeln (Wenn/Dann) mit Auslöser (z. B. Sensoren, Gerätezuständen, Zeit, Astro) und mehrstufigen Bedingungen (Und/Oder) - Heizpläne und Zeitfunktionen sind schnell erstellt und übersichtlich angeordnet - unterschiedliche Einzelfunktionen, wie auch komfortable Szenensteuerung - Die komfortable Bedienoberfläche ist sortiert nach Räumen, Geräten, Favoriten - Intuitive Inbetriebnahme mit eindeutigen Anweisungen

About

Symcon Visualization

Features
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With Symcon Visualization, you can conveniently control all devices and functions of your smart home in one app. All systems supported by IP-Symcon are supported. These include the following: Wired systems: - KNX, LCN, ModBus, MQTT, BACnet, OPC UA, DMX/ArtNet, Siemens S7/Siemens Logo, 1-Wire Wireless systems: - EnOcean, HomeMatic, Xcomfort, Z-Wave Wallboxes: - ABL, Mennekes, Alfen, KEBA (others on request) Inverters: - SMA, Fronius, SolarEdge (others on request) Other systems: - Home Connect, Gardena, VoIP, eKey, Technical Alternative In addition, our free Module Store offers over 200 other connections (such as Shelly, Sonos, Spotify, Philips Hue and many more) and logic modules for your smart home! A complete and up-to-date list can always be found on our homepage. Many functions of the app can be tried out in demo mode. Important note: This app requires a SymBox, SymBox neo, SymBox Pro or an installed IP-Symcon version 7.0 or newer as a server. In addition, the corresponding building automation hardware must be installed. All tiles shown in the screenshots are samples of an example project. Your visualization is individually designed based on your personal configuration.

Screenshots

Eltako GFA54 screens
Symcon Visualization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symcon Visualization at none against Eltako GFA5's 2. Eltako GFA5's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eltako GFA5 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Symcon Visualization asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eltako GFA5 ships an update every 2 months, Symcon Visualization every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Eltako GFA5 versus Symcon Visualization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEltako GFA5Symcon Visualization
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEltako GmbHSymcon GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eltako GFA5

One-time2
  • Cloud Dienste 12 Monate$29.99
  • Cloud Dienste 24 Monate$49.99
None

Symcon Visualization

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eltako GFA5 free?
Eltako GFA5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symcon Visualization free?
Symcon Visualization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eltako GFA5 or Symcon Visualization have ads?
Neither Eltako GFA5 nor Symcon Visualization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eltako GFA5 or Symcon Visualization?
Eltako GFA5 ships an update every 2 months, and Symcon Visualization every 6 weeks. Most recently, Eltako GFA5 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Symcon Visualization on September 30, 2026.

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